L. MacNaughton's Blog, page 6
September 17, 2018
One Simple Trick to Write Everything Better
What if there was one single trick that could help you write better, faster, and easier than ever before? What if that trick could help you organize your thoughts, get started sooner, and finish every writing project, from a blog post to a novel? There is such a trick. And as a full-time writer, I […]
September 6, 2018
Learn All of My Writing Secrets at Colorado Gold
Are you going to the RMFW Colorado Gold 2018 conference? Don’t miss this chance to pick my brain about all things related to urban fantasy, writing action scenes, and creating monsters. Here’s where you can find me: Birds of a Feather: Urban Fantasy panel Saturday 10am | Winter Park What exactly is urban fantasy? What […]
September 3, 2018
“Sharp action scenes and pinpoint plotting!” – Publishers Weekly
“Crystal sorceress Dru and her eclectic group of friends, including a literal speed demon trapped in a classic muscle car, once again fend off the end of the world in MacNaughton’s third eclectic fantasy novel . . . Sharp action scenes and pinpoint plotting keep the pages quickly turning, and crisp characterization and MacNaughton’s obvious […]
August 27, 2018
New Giveaway! Bookmark and Paperback Book
Want to win a cool bookmark? (Plus a brand new signed book to go with it?) I’ve got three of ’em, right in my big greedy hand here. If this were a work of art, they’d be called limited edition. But they’re just bookmarks, so there’s no reason to get fancy. How to win the giveaway: […]
August 22, 2018
6 Ways to Double Your Writing Speed
“How can I find the time to write?” said every aspiring author ever. But time is only half of the equation. The other half is speed. The faster you write, the faster you will finish your story or novel and get it published. Can you learn how to write twice as fast, without sacrificing quality? […]
August 8, 2018
Dru Jasper #3: No Sleep till Doomsday
The rumors are true. Dru Jasper #3: No Sleep till Doomsday is coming out soon! Here’s the scoop: When a wicked enchantress steals a cursed doomsday amulet, crystal sorceress Dru Jasper has only 24 hours to get it back before the world will come to a fiery end. With this supernatural amulet in hand, the […]
July 23, 2018
Writing Advice for Teens
Recently, I received an email from a teen writer who had decided to write a novel, but she was struggling to find the time. Between school, homework, music lessons, and other commitments, she didn’t know when she would actually be able to write. But she was smart to ask for help. She had three specific […]
June 25, 2018
4 Amazing Skills I Wish I Had in Real Life
One of the little-known perks of being a writer is that I get to pretend that I know all kinds of cool stuff. Every character I create is an expert in something. They can hack into top-secret computer networks, field strip an AK-47 blindfolded, make a peanut butter sandwich without dripping any. These people have […]
June 18, 2018
6 Secrets of Science Fiction and Fantasy World Building
How do you, as a writer, build a new world that fascinates your readers, draws them in, and makes them want to come back for more? If you write fantasy, science fiction, or horror, you need to do your world building the right way. I’ve revealed the shortcuts and tips you should use — and […]
June 12, 2018
Who else is going to Denver Comic Con?
I’m kind of ashamed to admit this. But I’ve waited long enough. It’s time I came out and said it. Ready? Okay. Here we go. Deep breath. Ahem. So, the thing is, I’ve never . . . Been to a comic con before. Ever. Evvvv-errr. So I have no idea what to expect. Well, I […]
