Archive - Margaret McNellis

Writing Lessons from a New Puppy

4 Pieces of Writing Wisdom On My Mind This Week

Jul 11 • Margaret McNellis

250 Years Later: The Beauty and Grotesqueness of Humanity & Power Systems

Today marks the 250th anniversary of this experiment we call the United States of America.

Jul 4 • Margaret McNellis

June 2026

The Integrated World: Why I Prefer Slow, Analog Research

My absolute favorite moment of drafting is when it feels like I could close my eyes and watch it all play out before me, as if on stage.

Jun 17 • Margaret McNellis

Deep Truth, Burning Question: The Beating Heart of Your Novel

The single most important thing you'll decide

Jun 10 • Margaret McNellis

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