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Neil J Hart

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in Epsom, The United Kingdom

September 04

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Fantasy, Science Fiction, Horror

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Terry Pratchett, V.E. Schwab, Brandon Sanderson, Leigh Bardugo, Neil G ...more

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Neil J Hart is a multi-award-winning author of YA and MG dystopian / paranormal fantasy, horror, and sci-fi books packed with adventure, peril, and heart.

Neil also works as a graphic designer and a musician. He fosters for Cats Protection. Relies on coffee. Adores a perfectly made cheese and cucumber sandwich. And collects Tomb Raider memorabilia.

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Neil J Hart I get stuck. Sure. But I tend to plot quite heavily in the first instance. If there are days when it's not happening then I either write something els…moreI get stuck. Sure. But I tend to plot quite heavily in the first instance. If there are days when it's not happening then I either write something else; a short story or screenplay or a stream of consciousness until I feel like returning to the book.

Other great ways to wake up the brain, in my experience, are a nice long run (this gives me loads of time to think about plots and characters and work out why I'm blocked), play the guitar really loud, read a book or watch a film that touches on the genre or themes that I might be dealing with in the book. One of these activities usually kicks me back into life and gets the words flowing.(less)

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How do you get inspired to write?

Neil J Hart Loads of things inspire me with my books. Mostly, other books (i try to read for the same amount of time as I write each day) but also films, tv serie…moreLoads of things inspire me with my books. Mostly, other books (i try to read for the same amount of time as I write each day) but also films, tv series, dreams / nightmares and the things people say. I also treat the process of writing as a job. For a long time I considered it a hobby but that meant that I could just dip in and out when I felt like it. To actually achieve something with my writing I had to sit down every day and write. I like to set myself a 3000 words goal every day. Sometimes I'm done by lunchtime, other times I'm there until the evening.

One of the best tools I've found for my productivity is the software Scrivener. Among hundreds of features, it allows you to block out the work into folders and sub-folders where you can place each scene and shift the order around with ease. This makes 'seeing' the structure and the length of the book dead simple. Finding scenes and instances and character recurrences is now done in seconds rather than having to painstakingly scroll through hundreds of pages of a Word document into your eyes go funny.(less)

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Average rating: 4.47 · 108 ratings · 70 reviews · 5 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Last Scarecrow (Scarecrows of Coldharbour Farm, #1) 4.52 avg rating — 58 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sadie Madison and the Boy in the Crimson Scarf (The Madison Chronicles, #1) 4.42 avg rating — 26 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Harper Hale and the Crystal of Shadows (SpiralVerse Saga, #1) 4.75 avg rating — 12 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hope's Ruin (Scarecrows of Coldharbour Farm, #2) 4.38 avg rating — 8 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Spritz (Spritz, #1) 3.50 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2006 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Dark, creepy tales of the whimsical, quirky, and mysterious are my favourite things, so its no wonder I loved 'Scareground' so much. Orphan Nancy Crumpet's adventures and investigations into Skelter Tombola's frightful history and macabre and strange ...more
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And we’re back, broken, and braced for the onslaught. J.S. Harman’s impetuous sequel delivers on all fronts, taking us by the hand into the maddening dark once more. ‘Dark Tides’ carries a meticulous swell of horror, mystery, and science fiction throu ...more
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Neil J Hart liked Reader's review of The Last Scarecrow (Scarecrows of Coldharbour Farm, #1): "Really good book and very entertaining not a lot off horror for me was more off a thriller type book but I was pleasantly surprised by how good it was !! It’s also a very quick read book as it’s very easy to read !! Would recommend!! "
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Neil J Hart liked Kirstie's review of The Last Scarecrow (Scarecrows of Coldharbour Farm, #1): "Audiobook kindly gifted by narrator, Samantha Norbury. I loved the creative character choices and the overall concept of this story - a totally different take on a post-apocalyptic world, where a years-long storm has wiped out civilisation, leaving be" Read more of this review »
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