LAURENCE MACNAUGHTON

Tag: creative writing

  • How to Write A Novel a Year

    Think you don’t have time to write? You’re probably right. Between a day job, a family and all of the obligations of modern life, the goal of finishing a novel is clearly impossible. Much less writing a novel every year. And yet, though common sense tells you no, the truth is that you can do…

  • What Kind of Writer Are You? Find Out!

    Writers generally fall into three camps: hobbyists, aspiring professionals and working pros. The difference is not so much about your writing skills or experience as it is about your goals. A hobby writer just wants to have fun with writing. You know what I mean: get together with friends, talk about inspiration, maybe write a…

  • Today’s Writing Prompt: Kill Your Character!

    You’re not killing her, not really.  Just bear with me for a minute.  This is one of my crazy creative writing exercises. First, write a short scene where a major character gets killed.  Show it from the perspective of another viewpoint character.  How it happens is up to you, but it should be directly connected…