Book to Screen 1: Some Basic To-Haves & To-Dos

Becoming a Lifelong Learner of the Craft of Writing

By author, editor, educator Shonell Bacon aka ChickLitGurrl™



The Write Life for You is a series of articles on the writing craft. Past articles have focused on building character, developing a solid plot, and editing a screenplay.

In the last article of 2010, I kickstart a new series on turning your book into a screenplay. I know there are many of you out there who have written books that you see across your mind's screen and you know, just know that it would make for a great movie. Well, this 5-part series will offer information and advice for you to roll up your sleeves and transform that book into a screenplay.


Head to APOOO Bookclub to read my latest article in The Write Life for You series, "Book to Screen 1: Some Basic To-Haves & To-Dos"!

A Murder & Mayhem Christmas ~ DDIW Style

Have Yourself a Murder & Mayhem Christmas

with Shonell Bacon's Death at the Double Inkwell





You know what makes for a merry Christmas? A little murder and mayhem! If you haven't picked up your copy of the mystery Death at the Double Inkwell, I won't hold it against you--for now. Like RIGHT now. You owe yourself the purchase so that you can meet mystery novelists and twins, Jovan Parham-Anderson and Cheyenne Parham and get pulled into their world of lies, betrayal, and a little murder or two.




She watched him leave then looked down. Spots of blood dotted the otherwise snow-white sheet.



At my official website, there is a page totally dedicated to the novel, and one section of the page focuses on PODCASTS. Head to the [site] now, and you can hear me read excepts from DDIW and you can learn about the journey to creating the novel, getting an agent for the novel, and finally getting to the land of Publishdom.




“I have to play the loving wife tonight,” Jovan reminded herself. “I can hate him later.”



More podcasts will be coming the week or so leading up to Christmas, so you'll want to stay tuned! But for now, head over to the site and check out my podcasts. If you already trust me and the five-star reviews Death at the Double Inkwell have received thus far, then mosey to your nearest online bookstore and GET THE BOOK! You won't be sorry you did so!

2011 Feature Topics at All the Blog's a Page

The following are topics to be covered on All the Blog's a Page [website] during 2011. Author features will be bi-monthly, with some features focusing on genres and subject matter and other features focusing on discussion pertaining to writing.

I'm currently finalizing authors for January; however, if you would like consideration in being featured for another month in 2011, please e-mail me!


JANUARY 2011
TOPIC: Defining the "Good Book"


MARCH 2011
TOPIC: Death and Writing


MAY 2011
TOPIC: Ingredients to Making a Great Character


JULY 2011
TOPIC: Domestic Violence


SEPTEMBER 2011
TOPIC: Plotter vs. Pantser


NOVEMBER 2011
TOPIC: Sci-Fi / Fantasy

Finding Space to Write ~ Latest Blood-Red Pencil Post

At The Blood-Red Pencil, I'm back with my latest Writing in 140 blog post; this time, I'm looking at SPACES, specifically the spaces you write in. Come read about where I do my best writing and share with us where you like to make your characters come to life! Here's the [LINK] directly to the post!


The Blood-Red Pencil
Sharp and pointed observations about good writing
[http://bloodredpencil.blogspot.com]

Two Tips to Spark Your Writing ~ Latest The Write Life for You Article

Becoming a Lifelong Learner of the Craft of Writing

By author, editor, educator Shonell Bacon aka ChickLitGurrl™

The Write Life for You is a series of articles on the writing craft. Since 2008, I have written articles focused on building character, developing a solid plot, and harnessing a writing style--to name a few.

November's article fits really well with the month, considering it's NaNoWriMo. If you're feeling a little stuck and unsure of what to write about, in my latest piece, I share two tips with you to get you going--and one combines a little Chinese food eating with your writing!


Head to APOOOBOOKS.COM to read my latest article in The Write Life for You series!

Making Friends with Your Internal Editor ~ Latest Blood-Red Pencil Post

At The Blood-Red Pencil, I'm back with my latest Writing in 140 blog post; this time, I dredge up a character who is often cast as the antagonist in your quest to write: the internal editor. In 140 words (or less), I argue why the IE is actually the writer's friend. Come read my advice and make sure to comment! Here's the [LINK] directly to the post!

The Blood-Red Pencil

Sharp and pointed observations about good writing

[http://bloodredpencil.blogspot.com]

Using Pictures to Spark Writing ~ Latest Blood-Red Pencil Post

At The Blood-Red Pencil, I'm back with my latest Writing in 140 blog post; this time, I'm talking about using images to help spark story ideas. Come read what I have to say on the subject, then leave a comment, letting us know if you use pictures for your writing endeavors, and if so, HOW you use them! Here's the [LINK] directly to the post!


The Blood-Red Pencil
Sharp and pointed observations about good writing
[http://bloodredpencil.blogspot.com]