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 space, here to help you on your writing and learning journey too. So let’s do this together!
(Links provided may be affiliated links) INTRODUCTION: Admit it, writing is hard. It’s not as easy as picking up a pen and paper; it’s not as easy as turning on your computer. Whoever said writing is easy has probably never written a novel from start to finish, let alone consider it. Writing is hard. And… Read More Writing Inspiration for the Aspiring Writer (How to Write When You Feel Stuck)
Follow these easy to follow steps in order to write your book today. … Read More How to Start Writing a Book
Every story contains a hero and secondary characters. Learn about the impact the secondary characters have on the hero, in this article. … Read More Writing Tip: The Importance of Secondary Characters
Every great story is about the life lesson the hero had to learn in order to become a better person. Read this article to learn how to do that to the protagonist of your story. … Read More Writing Tip: Teach Your Character a Lesson
Ready to write that novel of yours? Don’t skip out on the research. Learn how to conduct research here.… Read More NaNoWriMo Preparation: Conducting Research
When it comes to writing a novel, setting is very important. Learn what setting is, and what tools you can use to create the perfect setting for your story.… Read More “Setting” Up Your Novel
Learn how to create memorable characters who are real and relatable to your audience.… Read More NaNoWriMo Preparation: Creating Memorable Characters
(Some links provided may be affiliate links.) National Novel Writing Month, NaNoWriMo, is just around the corner. For folks who have never taken part in this writing project, NaNoWriMo can feel quite daunting. You only have 30 days, or roughly one month, to write a novel. Getting to the end result is not as easy… Read More NaNoWriMo Preparation: Plotting Your Story Idea
What are the signs of toxic, unhealthy relationship? Read this article to find out.… Read More Signs of a Toxic, Unhealthy Relationship
In a tough situation, do you react or respond? Learn the difference and why responding is actually better.… Read More Mindfulness: Respond Not React
