What Decorating Cookies Can Teach Writers About Story Detail
I adore the holiday season. I love the twinkle of lights, stockings hung by the fireplace, the nip in the air (even in Birmingham,...
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Laura McNeill
- Nov 7, 2018
- 1 min
Fabulous Fall Giveaway – Books, Coffee, Mug, T-Shirt, & More
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
- 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
- Oct 23, 2015
- 1 min
WYAM TV Interview: Writing, the Deep South, & Center of Gravity
I recently had the opportunity to talk with television personality Suzie Wiley at WYAM-TV on her show, Valley Happenings. The station...
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Laura McNeill
- Oct 21, 2015
- 2 min
Writer Wednesday – Do’s and Don’ts ~ Part 3 (Networking)
This is the third part of three in my series of Do’s and Don’ts for New Authors. I’ve covered Work-Life Balance (Part 1) and Marketing...
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Laura McNeill
- Oct 7, 2015
- 3 min
Writer Wednesday: Do’s and Don’ts for a First Book ~ Part 1 (Work-Life Balance)
A few weeks back, I served on a writer panel in Dallas with three wonderful and smart authors — Kristy Cambron, Katherine Reay, and Mary...
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Laura McNeill
- Sep 23, 2015
- 1 min
Samantha March’s Video Review of “Center of Gravity”
I’m so thrilled to share that Samantha March, founder of Chick Lit Plus and the fabulous Books & Beauty channel on YouTube, just shared...
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Laura McNeill
- Sep 21, 2015
- 1 min
Watch the WSFA-TV Center of Gravity Interview
As promised, here’s my WSFA – TV interview with Montgomery anchor Tonya Terry. We chatted about books, the news business, story ideas,...
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Laura McNeill
- Jul 10, 2015
- 1 min
Write an Amazon Review in 3 Easy Steps
Since the Center of Gravity, I’ve had a number of people ask exactly HOW to leave an Amazon review. Whether it’s for Center of Gravity or...
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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 5, 2015
- 2 min
10 Reasons E-Readers Are Better than Boyfriends
Many authors, bloggers, and readers occasionally lament that they have too many books to read. In my heart, I know that it’s really that...
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Laura McNeill
- May 27, 2015
- 2 min
10 Ways to Show You Love a Writer
A few years ago, fellow author Eileen Flanagan penned a fabulous article that I’ve kept bookmarked on my laptop. It’s sound, thoughtful,...
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Laura McNeill
- May 13, 2015
- 3 min
Writer Wednesday: 6 Ways Reading Makes You a Better Writer
“If you don’t have time to read, you don’t have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that.” – Stephen King It’s hard to ignore the...
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Laura McNeill
- May 2, 2015
- 2 min
7 Reasons to Love Indie Bookstores
Today, more than 400 independent bookstores across the country participate in the first ever Independent Bookstore Day. Plenty of fun and...
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Laura McNeill
- Apr 30, 2015
- 1 min
Reader Spotlight: Ron Wright
Today, I want to introduce you to my friend and trusted beta reader, Ron Wright! Ron and I met on Facebook several years ago and...
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Laura McNeill
- Apr 29, 2015
- 2 min
Writing Wednesday: One Million Words
One of my favorite books about writing craft contains a quote that really resonates with me. In On Writing, Stephen King offers this sage...
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Laura McNeill
- Mar 6, 2015
- 2 min
The Beauty of Indie Bookstores & Book Clubs
I just spent the most fantastic evening with a room full of (almost) complete strangers! Chris Bohjalian’s Novels I say “almost,” because...
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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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