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August McLaughlin

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The Upside of Downtime

September 23, 2011

I'm lying beside-the-pool lounge-chair style on my sofa with my laptop propped up on a pillow. The breeze outside speaks of soon-coming …

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Interact in Moderation: How Commingling Breeds Success

September 19, 2011

When I completed my first novel, I called my mother, somewhat farklempt. "Take a nap," she said. "You just birthed a novel." 'Creativity' …

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Writers’ Deadly Vices

September 12, 2011

Okay, so there are LOTS more than seven vices that can nuke a writing career. Fortunately, there are plentiful ways to prevent and stop …

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Facing the Enemy: Vital Steps Toward Success

September 2, 2011

"I could see him on the three-inch viewer, sitting on a ragged couth, feet on the edge of a wooden utility spool coffee table. He appeared …

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