Friday, February 4, 2011

The Angela Files


 Have you seen this avatar?
Do you know who it belongs to?
  Angela @ The Bookshelf Muse

 

The Bookshelf Muse


As promised yesterday, today I reveal the second site that does not leave my desktop when I'm researching, prepping, or writing-- also known as my "Angela file".

In fairness, it should be called my Angela AND Becca file. When I first started following The Bookshelf Muse, Becca had taken a leave of absence. She recently returned, and now they are back to double-the-fun over there. 

Here is another key to writerly bliss. 

Instructions for becoming a happier writer:
Go here, to the Bookshelf Muse blog. On the right side you will see multiple thesauri: Emotion; Setting; Color, Textures and Shapes; Symbolism.  Read and learn!

I can't tell you how often I use these materials when I write. In fact, Robyn Campbell and I were laughing about the hours we both spent at The Bookshelf Muse while finishing our last mss. I think it was a tie.

Just like Shannon Messenger, The Bookshelf Muse provides very wise and uber-useful writing tips, and all for FREE.  Don't miss out!
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37 comments:

  1. MelissaFebruary 4, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    I've never heard of thebookshelf muse.....don't know how but it's true. I'll definitely go check them out!

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  2. Tabitha BirdFebruary 4, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    Thanks for the links. I'll go check it out.

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  3. Old KittyFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Thank you so much for the handy link and info!!! Off I go to cut and paste and highlight! Take care
    x

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  4. StinaFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    I practically LIVE on the Bookshelf Muse. And my writing's become much better because of it. :D

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  5. JEFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    I'm all about usefule information! Thanks!

    ~JD

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  6. Angela AckermanFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Shannon, you are the bestest! Thanks s much for the mention. Becca and I love that you get so much use our of our entries, both while writing and teaching in the classroom. Talk about the ultimate honor. :)

    Have a great weekend!

    Angela

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  7. Heidi WillisFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Holy cow!! What an awesome blog reference!! I've bookmarked it and plan on spending a little time there (okay - maybe a lot...)

    Thanks for the links!

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  8. Laura S.February 4, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    With over 1500 followers, I can't believe I hadn't known about that blog until now. Thanks for informing us!

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  9. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Love Angela! This was such a great post!!! You rock Shannon!!!

    Happy Friday!

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  10. Lenny LeeFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    hi miss shannon! i been following miss angela and miss becca for a good long time and i got lots of good stuff for being a better writer from them. mostly i try going at their blog every day when i could.
    ...hugs from lenny

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  11. Matthew MacNishFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    The Bookshelf Muse is the most concretely useful writing blog there is. Hands down.

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  12. HeatherFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    This is such a great idea! Angela's blog if full of so much excellent information that this is a must!

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  13. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Good to know! I'll have to file away that link. ;)

    I hope you're doing well!

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  14. ~Sia McKye~February 4, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    I hadn't heard about The Bookshelf Muse. Going to have to check it out.

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  15. ShariFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    I love your resources! Thanks for sharing.

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  16. Kimberly FranklinFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    I've never heard of the bookshelf muse. Thanks for sharing! I'm going to go check them out right now!

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  17. DianeFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    I follow her. Have a great weekend! :O)

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  18. Sharon K. MayhewFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Angela is awesome! I totally agree!!!!

    Have a great weekend, Shannon!

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  19. Susan Kaye QuinnFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    I seriously need to get over there - I've been there several times, but never give it the in-depth study it deserves. :)

    Have a great weekend!

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  20. Kelly BreakeyFebruary 4, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Thanks for the great recommendation.

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  21. Joanne R. FritzFebruary 4, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    I keep The Bookshelf Muse in my sidebar (it's one of the first blogs I discovered when I started blogging), and I've used the Emotion Thesaurus on many occasions. But I never thought about creating a file for this (or for Shannon Messenger's).

    Great idea, Shannon O! (I'd rather call you that than Shannon #2!)

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  22. Susan R. MillsFebruary 4, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    The Bookshelf Muse is one of my favorite hang outs!

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  23. Karen LangeFebruary 4, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Oh, I know, it's one of my fave sites! What would we do without them???
    Happy weekend,
    Karen

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  24. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Awesome site!
    : )

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  25. Jemi FraserFebruary 4, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    I'll have to check this out! Thanks :)

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  26. Melissa GillFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    I totally agree. I use Angela's site constantly when I'm putting my finishing touches on a revision.

    Angela's a total hero, and some publisher should convert her blog into a book!

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  27. Angela AckermanFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Wow, I am..speechless. Thanks everyone for all the fantastic words of kindness here. I am so pleased this resource helps you.

    We are definitely looking for a publisher. In fact, we had one contact US out of the blue in regards to our blog, and while that didn't work out, we are planning on getting this baby into a book for all our wonderful supporters!

    Thanks again (and especially Shannon)! You are all wonderful!

    Angela @ The Bookshelf Muse

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  28. Charmaine ClancyFebruary 5, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    What a great link - thanks! On the days I just can't write in my notebook I let myself off the hook as long as I enter one good word. Now I'll know where to find those words. :-)

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  29. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    I love stopping by The Bookshelf Muse.

    Blog reading has been beneficial to my writing.

    Have a great weekend.

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  30. DL HammonsFebruary 5, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Cool...more ammunition!! :)

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  31. Roxane B. SalonenFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Wow, Shannon, you never seem to run out of great resources. Thank you for this!

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  32. Shelley SlyFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    I love the thesauri on The Bookshelf Muse blog. I bookmarked it a long time ago. So helpful!

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  33. Natalie AguirreFebruary 6, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    This link and Shannon Messenger's are great links. I read them too.

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  34. Julie HedlundFebruary 6, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    The Bookshelf Muse is a blog every writer should subscribe to!

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  35. Jennie EnglundFebruary 6, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Will head over!

    How's your writing coming?

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  36. BethFebruary 7, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Great post. Drop by and let me know when you've posted your first line so I can read it.
    bethfred.com

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  37. Liz @ Cleverly InkedFebruary 8, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    A new one for me!

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