Shamona Pretz

Joined January 2021

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Bio

I am a fiction writer, specializing in YA and fantasy.

Visit my website at https://sylviesoul.com

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Stories (79/0)

Consistency is the Key to Success: The Most Important Writing Lesson for Aspiring Writers
If you’ve been following my site regularly, you’d know that I value consistency more than anything else in the writing process.
By Shamona Pretz29 days ago in Humans
How to Write a Top Story for Vocal Media
I’ve written a lot about Vocal Media. While I prefer Medium and my own site for writing, I still find value in cross-posting my site onto Vocal Media as well.
By Shamona Pretz29 days ago in Humans
5 Reasons Writing for Content Mills Will Hurt Your Freelance Writing Career
What is a content mill? Think of it as a sweatshop for creativity. A lot of writing for miniscule pay. When I was first recruited by a content mill, I was excited. Finally, I thought, a chance to make money from my words.
By Shamona Pretz29 days ago in Humans
100 Writing Tips on How to Become a Better Writer
1. Be consistent There’s that C – word again. There’s no two ways about it; if you want to improve, you have to create consistent output.
By Shamona Pretz29 days ago in Humans
Mario Party and the Power of Manifestation
I love me some Mario Party. Part board game, part video game, part snapshot of the human condition, Mario Party is the rare game that all my siblings were down to play.
By Shamona Pretz29 days ago in Gamers
A Valuable Lesson Learned While Riding the Subway in Toronto
This post will go live on my birthday. It will mark 10 years since I've left my small town to move to big-city Toronto. I've been introspective about my time in Toronto and what it means to me. What I've accomplished and what I've still yet to do.
By Shamona Pretz29 days ago in Journal
5 Lessons Learned from Writing Every Week for a Year
With this post, I will have completed 52 solid weeks in a row of writing online! Going into this year, I knew it would be challenging. But I’m happy to say that I’ve come out on the other side with not only tons of content, but also a better understanding of myself and what I hope to accomplish as a writer.
By Shamona Pretz29 days ago in Humans
Examining Story Structure in Favourite Movies: MATILDA
I've been plugging away at my novel for some time, and as I prepare the daunting task of writing yet another draft, I've come to a startling realization.
By Shamona Pretzabout a month ago in Lifehack
Elite and Tawdry - Chapter 26
As Tawny walked down the hall, she spotted Maddie, who was staring wistfully at something on the wall. "What's up, Mads?" Tawny asked.
By Shamona Pretz2 months ago in Fiction
Elite and Tawdry - Chapter 25
Tawny tossed and turned in her bed, hugging her pillow at night. Her thoughts were consumed about her English teacher, Professor McCurdy.
By Shamona Pretz2 months ago in Fiction
3 Lessons Learned from Writing Fanfiction for Over 20 Years
April 30th marks the tenth anniversary of when I completed the fanfic Sailor Helga. I’ve written fanfiction for twenty years, and have gained a lot of experience from the practice. Here are some of the most valuable lessons I can impart on newbies who wish to embark on writing fanfiction:
By Shamona Pretz3 months ago in Geeks
Is Wattpad a Scam? Can You Still Make Money From Wattpad in 2023?
UPDATE (2022–12–22): It is my intent to empower aspiring and novice writers, as well as inform them of their publishing options in the online space. In a recent post, I used language that positioned the company Wattpad in an unfair and deleterious light.
By Shamona Pretz3 months ago in Journal