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August McLaughlin

Plotting, Pantsing and Plantsing: Finding What Makes You Tick

September 3, 2012

Why did Polly Plotter cross the road? Because her well-laid plans said to. Why did Pantser Pete cross the road? Because he felt like it. And …

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Thrilling TV: What Rocks Your Tube?

August 30, 2012

This photo reminds me of a friend of mine. Back in college, she'd sit at her computer comparing her list of "future husband" traits to …

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The Writer’s Golden Hour: Making the Most of Our Time

August 23, 2012

Ever been struck by ideas seemingly out of the blue? Or sat down to conjure up a brand new story only to draw a blank? Sure, you may hunker …

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Too Many “Cooks” In Our Fiction: The Biggest Lesson I Learned From Book One

August 20, 2012

Ever try to cook with a group? As you chit chat away, it's easy to get sidetracked. And dang it, salt looks a lot like sugar... As some of …

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Novelists: 10 Great Reasons To Write Non-Fiction (Too)

August 6, 2012

If I spent all of my time in my fiction-writing cave, I might look something like this—with less sunshine and messier hair: While there …

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