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Girl, Get Your Shit Together

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I Faced My Abuser and Won

We didn’t face off in the courtroom, but I still feel like it was a victory. — Almost five months ago, my on again off again boyfriend of two years drunkenly pushed me to the floor and kicked me, leaving a sizable bruise on my leg. It was only a few days after Christmas, and my children were sleeping in the next room. Everything had been going…

Relationships

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I Faced My Abuser and Won
I Faced My Abuser and Won
Relationships

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The Single Momma Memoir

·Jan 2

How to Work From Home with a Toddler

Prepare yourself for battle. — I’ve been working from home for almost fifteen years in some capacity or another, both successfully and unsuccessfully. The number of times someone has told me that I must have the best job in the world is more than I could ever count or even remember. Parents, especially moms, gush…

Parenting

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How to Work From Home with a Toddler
How to Work From Home with a Toddler
Parenting

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Ashley, On Writing

·Sep 8, 2022

Why You Should Have an Author Platform

and when you should start building yours. — Much like moving to a stage and standing behind a podium to deliver a message, your author platform is where you share your thoughts and ideas. Loosely defined, it comprises all the places where you communicate, such as your social media posts, podcasts, author website, YouTube videos, newsletters, TikTok, and…

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Why You Should Have an Author Platform
Why You Should Have an Author Platform
Advice

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Ashley, On Writing

·Sep 8, 2022

Where to Start When You Want to Write a Book

even if you aren’t into outlining. — Each person reacts differently when they realize they want to write a book. It’s the easiest part of the process for some, whereas it may be the hardest for others. It could be as simple as “I have this idea, I’m going to write about it!” or it could feel…

Advice

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Where to Start When You Want to Write a Book
Where to Start When You Want to Write a Book
Advice

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Ashley, On Writing

·Sep 8, 2022

Why Writers Need Multiple Streams of Income

It’s more important than it might seem. — Growing up, there were a few key phrases that my mom used to teach us lessons. …

Advice

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Why Writers Need Multiple Streams of Income
Why Writers Need Multiple Streams of Income
Advice

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Girl, Get Your Shit Together

·Sep 6, 2022

My Boyfriend Didn’t Believe I Was Raped

“If you were blacked out, how do you know?” — It was a beautiful spring day, and we were walking around the track at the local high school. The sun was shining, and the sky was blue, creating a vivid contrast against the black asphalt of the track we walked on. My son was running out ahead of us, excited…

This Happened To Me

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My Boyfriend Didn’t Believe I Was Raped
My Boyfriend Didn’t Believe I Was Raped
This Happened To Me

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Girl, Get Your Shit Together

·Sep 6, 2022

My Life Under 200 Pounds

Less sugar, less regret, right? — It has been three long years since I stepped on the scale and saw a number that started with a one instead of a two. When I looked down on the scale and saw 198, I thought I would feel something momentous. …

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My Life Under 200 Pounds
My Life Under 200 Pounds
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The Single Momma Memoir

·Jun 21, 2022

Working From Home as a Single Mom is Worth It

There is never enough coffee or hours in a day, but it has its rewards. — My alarm goes off at five o’clock in the morning every morning, no matter what time I go to bed the night before, and almost every day, it is a struggle to get out of bed. …

Parenting

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Working From Home as a Single Mom is Worth It
Working From Home as a Single Mom is Worth It
Parenting

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Ashley, On Writing

·Jun 20, 2022

5 Writing Tips You Should Ignore

and one you must follow. — When I started writing, I treated it like I would anything else new in my life. I researched as much as I could, read books and blog posts, listened to podcasts, and watched videos online. …

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5 Writing Tips You Should Ignore
5 Writing Tips You Should Ignore
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Ashley, On Writing

·Jun 9, 2022

How to Outline a Blog Post

A simple way to write high quality content faster. — When I started blogging, I was a wanderer. I began by writing a post about my son. From the very beginning of my decision to start blogging, I knew I wanted to write about parenting my son. Not only because I’m parenting alone as a single mother, but because my…

Advice

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How to Outline a Blog Post
How to Outline a Blog Post
Advice

7 min read

Ashley Shannon

Ashley Shannon

2.2K Followers

Thirty something queer mom of two, one with autism. Lover of sushi, coffee, and wine. Living a life of travel. Top Writer ashleyshannononmedium@gmail.com

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