Welcome to #Indulgeinwriting top online writing group, founded by Sharon Thompson.

This is an exclusive network for writers online.

Members are welcome to join now for the exciting, new 2019 online writing group programme.

I am asked, ‘How did you start to write? How did you get published? What do I need to do to get my book finished? Can I learn more about the industry and get time for my writing?’

Are these questions you would ask me?

If they are, then let me tell you, ‘A quick cuppa, will not tell you all there is to know. Please join my online writing group.’

What is #Indulgeinwriting all about?

• There are three membership levels in #Indulgeinwriting 2019, with a planned calendar of 30+ online, interactive, recorded events with writing experts and free access to supportive, online members’ forums.
• Build your writing life with confidence with this new, exciting online writing group.
• #Indulgeinwriting amongst established authors and experts in the writing industry.
• Writers at all stages are welcome to this innovative writing group. Listen, learn and let yourself write with us.

#Indulgeinwriting format.

Join for 6 weeks – 6 months.

Sample of what some of the content will be like. Caroline Busher here with me.

There will also be a comments section for live interaction for members to join in and playback of the events is available, for you to watch as often as you like. There’s also a FREE members’ daily forum for support, motivation and confidence building on the online writing group. 

Scroll to the end for another sample from Vanessa Fox O’Loughlin, literary scout and publishing consultant and founder of writing.ie

The introductory 6 weeks has started. You are welcome to join and catch up or check out the February 3 months membership.

Click on the pay-pal buttons below to secure membership.

Meet #Indulgeinwriting and learn what it is all about to be part of this supportive online writing group.

Introduction for 6 weeks is already underway.

1st January 2019 – 10th February 2019.

Once payment is through, I will add you to the members’ forum. All are welcome at all stages of their writing lives. Events and forums start 1st January 2019.

At #Indulgeinwriting you will;

• Build your own writing life.
• Connect with established and establishing writers.
• Have real, sustained support at your finger-tips from those who ‘get writing’.
• Join our wonderful community for links and expert advice on writing and getting published.

Build your writing life and #Indulgeinwriting with me and the other members.

Contact me here.

There will be no hard sell or pressure to upgrade during your 6 weeks introduction. #Indulgeinwriting 2018 proved to be a very successful format. It is a welcoming, safe place to write and learn more. It is that simple.

Joining for 3 months is possible too. Opportunity to meet agent and publisher online!

This will start 1st February 2019.

 

 

Once payment is through, I will add you to the members’ forum. Please note that events start in February 2019. All are welcome at all stages of their writing lives.

• During three month membership there will be access to an agent event and also a top publisher event online.
• Meet writers who have succeeded in their writing careers – those who write for pleasure and those who are on the road to publication.
• Hear, see and learn skills from established people in the writing industry.
• Network and build your writing CV/brand.
• Have access to private social media forums for tips and opinions on your pieces.
• Establish your social media networks and expand your knowledge of writing.
• Enter group writing contests.
• Get confidence and support to GET writing.

Simply become a 6 month member now.

Starts 1st February 2019.

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Once payment is through, I will add you to the established and extremely active members’ forum. Events start in February 2019. All are welcome at all stages of their writing lives.

What our lovely members say….

‘#Indulgeinwriting is an Aladdin’s Cave for newbie writers. I am learning so much, thank you.’ Hilary O’Connor, her debut novel Saoirse is out now.

‘The support and friendship from other authors has been a huge inspiration to me. Thank you Sharon for the inclusion.’  Sheila Forsey, Irish Times Best-selling author of Mending Lace. Three book deal with Poolbeg Press.

‘The group is a real insight into the writing world and what it takes to be successful along with great encouragement, feedback, and support for every step of the way.’ Amanda J Evans self-published writer, anthology contributor. 

Plans for #Indulgeinwriting 2019.

 

As you enjoy #Indulgeinwriting you can continue with ease or join the premium level now.

There will be extra, exclusive material for premium/gold members during the 6 months.

Guest-hosts/established writers join us all the time. If you’d like to host an event and have a burning topic you’d like to share, please contact me. We will love to have you involved. @sharontwriter

#WritersWise is our sister project. This aims to give writers as wide an audience as possible. #Indulgeinbooks on the stylish woman’s magazine Indulgeme.ie also showcases some of what I do. www.donegalwoman.ie  Selfstarter.ie and writing.ie also have some of my material.

When you join us here, you will have many platforms to explore and learn from. www.sharontwriter.com will tell you more about me.

Some of our writing experts during 2018.

Agents and publishers have joined, know about and are hosts for events on #Indulgeinwriting …. 

On July 31st a leading UK agent from top literary agency did an exclusive event, with our members. She told us what she’s looking for at the moment and gave us tips on submitting to agents. Agent! Yes, an agent! A TOP Agent came to talk privately to the #Indulgeinwriting group, on July 31st. 

In the 3 months membership for 2019 there will be a publisher and also an agent’s event. To get access to these two fabulous opportunities, you must be either a pink 3 month member or gold/premium member for 2019. 

Since 1st June 2018 when #Indulgeinwriting started our experts will have told us about their own writing lives and covered;

• Traditional publishing advice
• Blogging and reviewing
• Creative writing tips
• Advice from literary scouts and publishing consultants.
• Self-publishing services and getting book ready for market
• Children’s and Young Adult fiction
• Literary events and festivals.
• Synopsis and cover letter writing.
• Editing strategies.
• Writing for the stage/screen,
• Digital publishing and print on demand,
• Literary fiction.
• Being a hybrid author,
• Romance and short-story writing.
• Social media presence and top marketing tips.
• What leading literary agents want and need from authors.
• How to survive publishing many books and how to make it happen.
• Pitching non-fiction properly to publishers. Be seen and be successful in your pitch.
• Making other financial opportunities from books. 
• Writing across genres. 
• Workshops and more literary festivals and what they do for writers.
• Being a writer for varying age ranges.
• Writing compelling characters.
• Police procedural expert on writing crime. 
• Programmes for literary festivals.
• Writing difficult and sensitive topics in fiction.
• Switching genres successfully from book to book.
• Children’s fiction and workshops. 
• Romance writing.
• Writing  characters from different races/backgrounds. 
• Managing expectations.
• Writing sex, erotic fiction.
• Transitioning from self-publishing to traditional publishing.
• Digital publishing and print on demand.
• Short stories and flash fiction.
• Poetry.

Writers all support each other. Starting out this can seem very daunting but find your writing voice with us and build your writing while listening to those who’ve been there and are doing it.

If you just want to write and have no big plans – yet…  this is possible on our members’ forums.

There’s much more to explain…. Events are ongoing and happening up until the end of 2018. The members are encouraging and kind. It is a safe space online. I am there daily and moderate the forums.

How it works.

I am a Number one best-selling author of ‘The Abandoned’ and have my second novel ‘The Healer’ is out on 22nd January 2019 with leading digital publisher, Bloodhound Books UK.

My best-selling book is available here:-  ‘The Abandoned’ (gripping crime thriller).

Contact #Indulgeinwriting on our contacts page or @sharontwriter on twitter or Indulgeinwriting@gmail.com.

    

There will also be a few surprises for our members. If there’s a topic members would like help with or see covered, I encourage people to mention this. #Indulgeinwriting will evolve.

I am on the forums everyday. Experts will also stay on the group forums.

This is a new group, that is growing steadily and we would love for you to be part of this new initiative.

An example of a recorded interview is with Vanessa Fox O’Loughlin, who is founder of The Inkwell Group, a publishing consultancy and also of the hugely popular national writing resources website, Writing.ie. Vanessa is also Ireland’s leading literary scout who has assisted many award winning authors and best-selling authors to publication.

This showcases some of the content that #Indulgeinwriting members will have exclusive assess to. 

Vanessa is also #1 Best-selling author under her pseudonym Sam Blake. The third in her trilogy is ‘No Turning Back’.

Find Vanessa’s video interview on #Indulgeinwriting on you-tube too.

I also use Crowdcast which allows for comments and questions LIVE and is recorded for playback as many times as you like.

The daily interaction on the forum has;

• feedback on work and queries answered.
• established writers, literary agents/scouts and other industry experts are members.
• shared submission opportunities to competitions and literary magazines.
• links to festivals and face-to-face events and launches.
• articles and other material of interest to writers.
• support and confidence building opportunities.
• online social media following with group members and sharing of work and blogs.
• involvement with group leader in what topics you would like in future.
• it is a fun, welcoming space for you to indulge in your passion.

*There will be typos in this website 🙂  Proof-reading your own words is hard to do!

Please get in touch for more information or to ask any questions you may have.