Hello, lovelies! Welcome to my blog. My name is Lysa Shimkus, or aWritersCorner, and I’m a mom of two and an ex-teacher. I’m passionate about writing, personal development, mental health and more. This blog is my writing corner, here to help you on your writing and learning journey too. So let’s do this together!
Starting December 24th, you can grab a copy of the first three books in my Happily Ever After series for the price of one–What a steal!… Read More Mark Your Calendar for this Steal!
Once you have written your novel, it’s time to submit it to literary agents. This is known as the querying process.… Read More The Querying Process
Here are 4 easy steps to help you prepare for your novel writing sprint.… Read More Prepare for Your Novel Writing Sprint this Preptober
Welcome to the month of September. This is also National Preparedness Month. However, I feel anything but prepared, with one child transitioning into Kindergarten and another moving up in Preschool. I feel more discombobulated at this time, but you don’t have to. I want you to be prepared for whatever writing projects are on your… Read More 5 Writing Resources for Happy National Preparedness Month
Are you waiting for writing motivation in order to write your book? Here are 5 techniques to incorporate instead of waiting for motivation to strike.… Read More How to Write a Book: 5 Techniques to Get Started
I have completed my novel and am now in the query process. Learn more.… Read More Finalizing My Novel & The Query Process
Here are 5 trends in the publishing industry that are affecting this year and years to come.… Read More The Future of Publishing: Emerging Trends to Watch in 2025 and Beyond
Grab your FREE copy of this award-winning book today! Limited time only!… Read More Grab Your FREE Book—LIMITED TIME Only
If you’re looking to start your New Year’s resolution or set goals for this year, then you’ll need to be resilient to get through it all. This article gives you 7 methods to become resilient.… Read More How to Be Resilient (and Achieve Your Goals this Year)
My, it’s been a year already. This blog has grown by so much, as has myself. And this is all thanks to you, lovely reader. Were it not for your continuous love and support, I would not continue to post and grow as a creator. Thank you! Here’s what has happened this year: Wow! A… Read More Celebrating Success: My Journey in 2024
