Friday, February 11, 2022

This Weekend's Read: THE BUSINESS OF SHORT STORIES

 

BlurbWhether you're looking to add short stories to your repertoire as a solo pursuit or in addition to novel writing, The Business of Short Stories covers every aspect from writing to marketing. Learn the dynamics of short story writing, where to focus your editing efforts, how and where to submit, how to handle acceptances and rejections, what to do with reprints, and how to market yourself and your stories online and in person. The information in The Business of Short Stories has been distilled from over a decade of short story publishing experience so you don't have to learn the hard way. You'll find information on submission formatting, cover letters, querying a collection, sending proposals to writing events, how to create a website, SEO, social media, and so much more. This is an invaluable resource for short story writers.

There's never been a better time to get into short stories!

 


Book: The Business of Short Stories: Writing, Submitting, Publishing, and Marketing

Author: Shannon Lawrence

ISBN: 978-1-7320314-5-6

Format/Price: Print ($13.99) and e-book ($3.99)

Release Date: February 1, 2022

 

E-book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PFSTJ2V

 


Author Bio: Shannon Lawrence has made a career of short stories, with over a decade of experience and more than fifty short stories published in magazines and anthologies. In addition, she's released three horror short story collections with a mix of new and previously published stories. Her true crime podcast Mysteries, Monsters, & Mayhem is going into its third season. 

 


3 Quirky Foodie Facts About Shannon Lawrence

1. I love veggies, but the array of vegetables I'll eat cold as a snack are pretty slim: carrots, cucumber, broccoli, and celery. Everything else has to be cooked for me to enjoy it.

2. I enjoy trying new types of food and new locally-run restaurants. My favorite local discoveries have been Filipino and Egyptian, both family run.

3. Though I'm not vegan, I frequent local vegan restaurants, for both health and personal reasons. We're incredibly lucky to have multiple vegan establishments, including a fast food restaurant with a drive-thru!

Website and social media:

Website: www.thewarriormuse.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewarriormuse

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewarriormuse

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarriormuse/

BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/shannon-lawrence

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/shannondkl

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Shannon-Lawrence/e/B00TDKPOAO

Podcast Website: www.mysteriesmonstersmayhem.com

 

40 comments:

Elephant's Child said...

I have been seeing this book of Shannon's across the blogosphere - which is wonderful.

Valerie-Jael said...

Sounds fantastic. Good luck Sharon! Hugs Valerie

Valerie-Jael said...

Shannon not Sharon, sorry!

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I am delighted to see this book has been published. Best of luck with it. I hope to get one for myself.

I don't know where Shannon lives, but I can't even get an all vegetarian meal when I go out in Wichita, much less vegan. One restaurant advertised they offered vegetarian fare with their menu. The restaurant closed after six months!

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

Congratulations, Shannon!
Our best restaurants here are all family owned and run. And they have good vegetarian entries.

D.L. Finn said...

Congrats on your new release, Shannon :) It sounds like an informative book. We have many of vegan choices where we live.

Sandra Cox said...

We had one vegetarian/vegan restaurant in town. It didn't last long:(
Thanks for your well wishes to Sharon:)

Sandra Cox said...

It is indeed.

Christine said...

Thanks for sharing! Congrats to Shannon.

Elizabeth Seckman said...

Best of luck to Shannon!

Sandra Cox said...

Sounds like a good addition to the toolbox doesn't it, Val?

Sandra Cox said...

Ooh. It's hard to find good vegetarian around here.

J.P. Alexander said...

Gracias por la reseña . Te mando un beso.

Sandra Cox said...

It does sound informative, doesn't it, Denise:)
I envy your choice of vegan places to eat at.
scoxox

Donna said...

Congratulations to Shannon!!
hughugs
Donna

Sandra Cox said...

My pleasure, Christine;)

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks for Shannon's well wishes, Liz;)

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks, Adam. Hope yours was.

Sandra Cox said...

My pleasure, J.P.
Sending you a hug.

DMS said...

Congrats to Shannon. I would love a drive thru vegan restaurant! Awesome!
~Jess

Jeanie said...

Congratulations to Shannon. This sounds like a terrific book.

Lowcarb team member said...

Congratulations to Shannon.

All the best Jan

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks for Shannon's well wishes, Donna;)
Hugs received and returned.

Sandra Cox said...

Wouldn't a drive through vegan restaurant be divine?

Hilary Melton-Butcher said...

Hi Sandra and Shannon - this does seem to be an excellent book to write for so many to be able to refer to. I love your range of food choices too ... I eat lots of veggies, though probably will have some fish with them, I always have a salad for lunch - habit. Cheers Hilary

Sandra Cox said...

It sure does:)

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks for Shannon's well wishes, Jan.

Sandra Cox said...

Good on you for eating veggies and having salads at lunch, Hils.
Cheers,

Shannon Lawrence said...

If only that meant my job here was done!

Shannon Lawrence said...

Thank you, Valerie-Jael!

Shannon Lawrence said...

I live in Colorado Springs, where we have a surprising wealth of vegan and vegetarian options! I think a lot of it can be credited to a local vegan author who puts on annual events and has gotten a lot of restaurants to be more aware and to have more veg and vegan options. I definitely know we're lucky here!

Shannon Lawrence said...

We have some amazing family-owned restaurants here that we love to frequent when possible. I'm lucky to live in an area that's big on supporting local.

Shannon Lawrence said...

Thank you! I feel like vegan places are starting to appear in more places, which is good.

Shannon Lawrence said...

Thank you, Elizabeth!

Shannon Lawrence said...

Happy Belated Friday!

Shannon Lawrence said...

Thank you, Donna!

Shannon Lawrence said...

It's definitely a neat place to have around! And thank you!

Shannon Lawrence said...

Thank you, Jeanie!

Shannon Lawrence said...

I've been trying to be better about having more fish/seafood, but it's tricky in a landlocked state!

Shannon Lawrence said...

Thank you so much, Sandra! I'm sorry I'm late in replying and sending this out. No excuse. I got myself overwhelmed and dropped the ball.