Tag: writing a book
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I’m in Writers’ Journal again
I’m happy to report that I sold another piece to the fine folks at Writers’ Journal. This one’s just a small piece, but it was fun to write. If you haven’t checked out Writers’ Journal yet, I recommend picking up a copy today! It’s chock full of writing advice on how to get published, where…
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Why Editors Are Just Not That Into You
Whenever I hear a writer complain that editors just aren’t “getting” her latest story, I suspect what they’re actually not getting out of it is emotion. As human beings, we like to sit around the campfire, literally or metaphorically, and tell each other stories. Stories enlighten us, inspire us, gift us with a new perspective. …
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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…
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I Want to Teach You How to Write a Novel
Over the last few years, I’ve met and interviewed a bunch of authors at different stages in their career, from the very beginning to the very top. In one case, I had the privilege of hanging out with a debut author the same day he discovered he’d hit the New York Times bestseller list. As…
LAURENCE MACNAUGHTON 