Hello, lovelies! My name is Lysa Shimkus (maiden name Yang), and I am a Hmong American neurodivergent writer. My writings include A Town Called Home, winner of the 2024 International Impact Award, the on-going Happily Ever After series, and several short stories. Aside from writing, I make videos on books, writing, and publishing. If there’s anything missing the… Read More Welcome to aWritersCorner!
School’s out for the summer. Learn how to remain creative.… Read More Stay Creative This Summer
Are you dreaming of becoming a traditionally published author? Before you even start writing, here is one thing agents and publishers actually want. … Read More What Publishers and Agents Actually Want
It’s better to write about a specific character whom one person can relate to, rather than a blank canvas type of character that the majority of people can insert themselves into… There are great, bestselling books out there. However, when it comes to books that you can’t put down, it normally comes down to one… Read More Creating Memorable Characters
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
