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Hi Friends, I am in deep in the middle of NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month), working on my next book, but hit the pause button...
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Laura McNeill
- Oct 24, 2018
- 2 min
Backstory on Writing The World Breaks Everyone
I’m often asked how I created the storyline for my latest suspense novel, The World Breaks Everyone. I’m a huge fan of psychological...
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Laura McNeill
- Oct 21, 2018
- 3 min
Six Writing Lessons Learned from Watching ‘Stranger Things’
My 13-year-old son loves Stranger Things. He sits on the sofa, rapt, as the music starts and the action begins. He can’t wait for season...
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Laura McNeill
- May 3, 2018
- 1 min
Best Writing Books, Part 2
I’m back today with three more “best writing book” recommendations. Two of today’s choices may seem a bit out of the ordinary, as they...
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Laura McNeill
- Apr 29, 2018
- 2 min
Best Writing Books, Part 1
I’m often asked about my favorite books on writing. I have shelves of books on writing, editing, publishing, story structure — you name...
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Laura McNeill
- Jul 1, 2015
- 3 min
Publishing, Pen Names, and Breaking the Rules
When I first began writing, several authors generously shared their unwritten rules for forging a successful career. They unanimously...
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Laura McNeill
- Jun 22, 2015
- 2 min
The Writing Life: It’s All About Juggling
I’m often asked how I keep everything straight. Not my work schedule, mind you, or my kids’ activities, or even my grad school projects....
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Laura McNeill
- Feb 22, 2015
- 2 min
5 Ways to Write A Fantastic First Line
There’s no one perfect formula for writing fantastic first lines. They can be short or long, descriptive or straightforward. The choice,...
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Laura McNeill
- Feb 22, 2015
- 2 min
7 Seconds to Make A Great Impression
According to leading psychologists, you have only 7 seconds to make a good first impression. It’s barely the blink of an eye—enough for a...
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Laura McNeill
- Feb 22, 2015
- 3 min
5 Ways to Write Great Scenes – The Tiny Details
Last time, I talked about 5 key things to keep in mind when writing scenes. Today, let’s break down the small, but crucial details. 1....
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Laura McNeill
- Feb 22, 2015
- 3 min
5 Ways to Write Sensational Scenes – The Big Picture
Read a novel lately that you couldn’t put it down? What about a book that haunted you in your sleep or kept you up at night? The author...
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Laura McNeill
- Feb 22, 2015
- 3 min
7 Ways to Test Your Story Spark
Last time, I talked about story sparks—those small ideas writers use to jump start their novels. Those little epiphanies can come at any...
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Laura McNeill
- Feb 15, 2015
- 2 min
What’s Your Story Spark?
Story ideas for me, and many other authors, happen when a little spark hits. It may be during dinner, or a conversation with friends. It...
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