Award winning author and teacher Shannon Anderson shares “Help A Writer Out” with Diane Davies on 2nd Tuesday with Kiddie Lit Market. Shannon’s presentation is a treasure trove of ideas for writing and getting published. Numerous resources are shared including what volunteering has done for Shannon, how to sharpen your website, school visits for children’s authors and much more. Creativity abounds in Shannon’s presentation through her message and her shared screen. Don’t miss a minute of Shannon’s outstanding contribution to writers everywhere. This quote from Maya Angelou, “When you get, give. When you learn, teach.”, is Shannon’s mission in her life and in this presentation.

0:00 Introduction
1:05 Help a writer out
1:24 Bravery and vulnerability
2:02 Writers support each other
2:41 You can have everything
3:12 Helping others helps
6:34 Helping out a professor
7:08 Applying for grants
7:51 Learning about writing
8:37 Deed Diary
10:52 Volunteering
12:30 Coasting Casey
12:50 Growth Mindset
13:30 Indiana State Literacy Board
15:20 Social and emotional resources
16:02 Teaching kids about writing
17:02 Going viral
17:33 Helping writers
18:11 Picture Book Boot Camp for adults
20:05 What do you want…how do you get there?
20:38 Proven resources
21:34 More resources
22:14 More resources
22:52 More resources
22:35 More resources
25:26 Help other authors
28:12 Ask for help
29:41 Quote for success
30:22 Connect with Shannon
31:59 Thank you Shannon and wrap up

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