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Pamela is a professional ghostwriter, editor, and historian, as well as the Writer Development and Community Lead at Novlr. With almost two decade's worth of experience in all aspects of the book trade, she loves sharing her expertise.
En inglés2 nov 2026 | Ask Novlr, Writing
The "therefore, but" rule is a simple way to check that your plot is driven by cause and effect. Here's what it means, when to use it, and why it...
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En inglés30 oct 2026 | Books
Five classic and recent reads across gothic, literary horror, and psychological suspense, each with one technique for building dread that you can...
#book recommendations, #fiction, #genre, #writing tips
leer másEn inglés26 oct 2026 | Ask Novlr, Writing
Good at imagery but short on words? Seven habits that will help you build your vocabulary, and why plain words still have a place.
#writing tips, #reading, #writing community
leer másEn inglés23 oct 2026 | Publishing
Writing a book synopsis is probably one of the hardest parts of the submission process when you’re finally ready to find an agent to represent you...
#book agents, #traditional publishing, #writing tips
leer másEn inglés19 oct 2026 | Ask Novlr, Writing
Passive voice isn't the same as past tense, and plenty of sentences that sound passive aren't. Here's how to spot it, why we use it, and when to keep...
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En inglés12 oct 2026 | Ask Novlr, Writing
A deliberate anachronism only works if the reader can tell you meant it. Here's how to signal that early, and how to avoid the opposite trap of...
leer másEn inglés5 oct 2026 | Ask Novlr, Writing
Not sure how a two-year-old talks compared to a four-year-old? Here's how to write children's dialogue that feels believable and suits your audience,...
leer másEn inglés2 oct 2026 | Writing
Dialogue tags can make or break a reader’s immersion in your dialogue. Great use of dialogue tags can result in clear, engaging, and memorable...
#dialogue, #grammar, #writing tips
leer másEn inglés28 sept 2026 | Ask Novlr
Worried that everything you read is bleeding into your own book? Here's why that's less of a problem than it feels like, and what stepping away from...
#reading, #writing tips, #writing inspiration
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En inglés21 sept 2026 | Ask Novlr, Writing
Torn between several writing projects and can't decide where to focus? Here's how to work out why each one feels stuck, figure out what you actually...
#writing tips, #motivation, #productivity, #writers' routines
leer másEn inglés18 sept 2026 | Writing
We don’t always write when the mood of our surroundings matches the mood of what we’re writing. It’s hard to write about a group of friends having...
#playlists, #writing inspiration
leer másEn inglés11 sept 2026 | Editing
"Kill your darlings" survives because it sounds brutal, not because it's accurate. Here's why the real skill isn't cutting your best work, it's...
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En inglés7 sept 2026 | Ask Novlr, Writing
Struggling to turn a great horror premise into an actual plot? This post breaks down why horror lets you coast on atmosphere longer than other...
#plotting, #genre, #fiction, #writing tips
leer másEn inglés31 ago 2026 | Publishing
You know all those pages before chapter one: the title page, the copyright notice, maybe a dedication? That's front matter, and here's what actually...
leer másEn inglés24 ago 2026 | Ask Novlr, Writing
Drowning in contradictory search results while researching a historical period? Here's where to actually find sources worth trusting, from free...
leer másEn inglés21 ago 2026 | Writing
There is nothing quite like the feeling of finishing off a chapter that you’re really happy with. You’ve hit all the beats just right, the pacing is...
leer másEn inglés14 ago 2026 | Publishing
Hybrid and vanity publishing aren't the same thing, but the word "hybrid" gets borrowed by enough vanity presses that it's genuinely hard to tell...
leer másEn inglés10 ago 2026 | Ask Novlr
Not sure what in medias res is? Here's what the term actually means, where it comes from, and how to tell whether your story needs it (or whether...
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En inglés6 ago 2026 | Writing
Six imagined worlds, six soundtracks; from a Southern Gothic swamp to a dead-eyed dystopia, these are the playlists to queue up before you open your...
#playlists, #writing inspiration
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En inglés3 ago 2026 | Ask Novlr, Writing
Got a story with history that matters, but explaining it keeps turning into a lecture? Here's how to let readers discover your world's backstory...
leer másEn inglés20 jul 2026 | Ask Novlr, Writing
Robotic third person narration and boring scenes usually share one cause: information being stated instead of experienced. Here's how to close that...
#character development, #voice
leer másEn inglés13 jul 2026 | Ask Novlr, Writing
Learn how to write vivid smell descriptions even without a strong sense of smell yourself, using borrowed language, taste connections, and character...
leer másEn inglés10 jul 2026 | Books
Beach reads are built to be devoured fast, which is exactly why their craft goes unnoticed. Here are six that are secretly small masterclasses in...
#genre, #writing tips, #reading, #book recommendations
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En inglés5 jul 2026 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“Is it possible to get back to writing after over 3 years? At that time was the last time i was able to finish something but i was already unhappy...
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En inglés29 jun 2026 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“Hiii just a question do you have an advice on how to write a ‘mean girl’ without having like the hollywood stereotypes? I’m currently writing one of...
#character development, #tropes, #writing tips
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En inglés25 jun 2026 | Publishing
While there are many paths you can take to get your book out into the world, there are three main routes to publishing. Traditional publishing is the...
#publishing platforms, #self-publishing, #traditional publishing
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En inglés22 jun 2026 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“Hi! I’m writing my novel in a small town from US as a non-US citizen and as someone who never visited the country. I’m doing my research as much as...
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En inglés14 jun 2026 | Ask Novlr, Writing
TEST“Hello! Idk if this is a common problem or not but recently I’ve found out that I overuse participial phrases in my writing. More so I do it in a...
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En inglés11 jun 2026 | Writing
Picking the right tense for the story you want to tell is an often overlooked part of narrative development. Writing tenses consistently is crucial...
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En inglés6 jun 2026 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“How to write a mentor who is evil but genuinely cares about the main protagonist? And raised him since a young age. Also, the main protagonist is...
#character development, #writing tips
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En inglés1 jun 2026 | Ask Novlr, Publishing
“I need to figure out what genre my book is. I don’t think mine is classified as one, if you know what I mean?” You’re definitely not alone in...
#self-publishing, #traditional publishing
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En inglés29 may 2026 | Writing
The antihero has become an increasingly beloved figure in modern storytelling, for their morally ambiguous nature and complex personalities. Unlike...
#character development, #writing tips
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En inglés25 may 2026 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“How do I know whether or not to put my book in multiple perspectives? I think it would make my story better but how do I know if it really needs it?...
#character development, #plotting, #writing tips
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En inglés22 may 2026 | Publishing
You’ve finished your manuscript, and you’re ready to pitch your novel to an agent. But how do you ensure your query letter will stand out from the...
#book agents, #traditional publishing
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En inglés18 may 2026 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“How do I make a calm and collected character in a very overwhelming situation?” Writing a character who remains composed when everything around them...
#character development, #writing tips
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En inglés14 may 2026 | Writing
Never, in the history of the written word has there been more contradictory writing advice than that surrounding synonyms. Possibly hyperbolic? Sure....
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En inglés4 may 2026 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“Okay so I’m trying to write a story set in the future and I’m kinda stuck?? Like I know what my general plot is and I have my characters figured out...
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En inglés30 abr 2026 | Publishing
A few years ago, I attended the London Book Fair. It was a fantastic experience where I got to mingle with other writers, meet publishers, and hear...
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En inglés25 abr 2026 | Ask Novlr, Books
“Tips on developing a magic school for adults? Most magic schools I read about are for children, so I wanted to make a magic university.” While...
#book recommendations, #worldbuilding, #writing tips
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En inglés23 abr 2026 | Writing
If you’ve ever felt the grip of a good book, unable to put it down, you understand the pull of a well-told story. Behind the scenes of your favourite...
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En inglés19 abr 2026 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“How do you keep a chapter on topic? I keep finding myself going off on tangents, adding scenes that don’t really belong, or ending up somewhere...
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En inglés12 abr 2026 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I’m struggling with how I should write sci-fi future with human-like aliens. I don’t want to focus on differences but rather on similarities between...
#character development, #science fiction, #writing tips
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En inglés5 abr 2026 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I’m struggling to get into characters’ heads. The fandom I write for has many different characters and I’m trying to keep them as canonical as...
#character development, #writing tips
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En inglés2 abr 2026 | Writing
When you take on any writing project, you might find yourself stuck on a story point, unable to muddle through a character’s motivation, or be unsure...
#productivity, #writing events, #writing tips
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En inglés30 mar 2026 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I wrote a short story a while back that I really love, and I keep thinking about it. I feel like there’s more to explore with these characters and...
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En inglés26 mar 2026 | Writing
Your setting is fundamental to your story. It’s the backbone of your plot and is essential to providing narrative context, establishing the mood and...
#downloadable templates, #worldbuilding, #writing tips
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En inglés21 mar 2026 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I’m stuck on my story and I don’t know how to continue. I have a few continuations in mind and don’t know which one to pick. Every continuation...
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En inglés16 mar 2026 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“This is probably an unusual question, but how do you come up with titles? I don’t mean titles for chapters or such, but titles for positions, like...
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En inglés13 mar 2026 | Editing
You’re going to be putting a lot of time and effort into your book, so it’s important that it’s as good as it can be. With all the different types of...
#self-publishing, #traditional publishing
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En inglés2 mar 2026 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I’ve been told my prose is ‘too plain’ and that I should make it more lyrical, but I’m not really sure what that means. Can you help?” Firstly, I...
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En inglés26 feb 2026 | Writing
If you’ve spent any time on writing social media lately, you’ve probably noticed a surge of accounts offering beta reading services. They’ll pop up...
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En inglés23 feb 2026 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I’m trying to write a backstory for my main character. She’s supposed to have this really tragic past that explains why she’s so closed off and...
#character development, #writing tips
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En inglés13 feb 2026 | Ask Novlr, Editing, Writing
“Hello, I was writing my book and I realised that I had two plot holes that need fixing. I am not good at fixing plot holes so I tried to find...
#plotting, #revision, #writing tips
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En inglés7 feb 2026 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“How to do research for a story set in a field you know very little about (the film, music industry, sports like basketball…)?” The adage “write what...
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En inglés5 feb 2026 | Publishing
As a creative writer, you build unique worlds and create characters who mean something to you and your readers. So how can you protect those...
#self-publishing, #traditional publishing
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En inglés31 ene 2026 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“So I want to write a story that’s told through letters and texts and stuff? Like, I’ve seen books that are all emails or diary entries and I think...
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En inglés28 ene 2026 | Books, Writing
Cosy fiction is the literary equivalent of a warm hug. It’s about emotions and gentle storytelling, where things are restored, not destroyed. Rather...
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En inglés24 ene 2026 | Ask Novlr
“I took a long break from writing. I want to start writing again but I don’t know how. What should I do?” Writing takes a lot of time and effort, so...
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En inglés19 ene 2026 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“Any advice on how to write time skips? I’m working on the second draft of my novel and I keep getting stuck on transitions where time passes....
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En inglés15 ene 2026 | Writing
For writers who plot, the blank page before you start outlining your story is perhaps the most daunting of all. No matter how good the concept is,...
#downloadable templates, #plot templates, #plotting
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En inglés12 ene 2026 | Ask Novlr, Editing
“How do I know when I’ve done enough editing and my story’s actually ready to show to other people? I always feel like there’s more I could fix, but...
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En inglés5 ene 2026 | Ask Novlr, Book Promotion
“I’ve finished my novel and I’m ready to share it with the world, but I have no idea where to start. How do I get my writing noticed? Social media...
#marketing, #self-publishing, #traditional publishing
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En inglés28 dic 2025 | Ask Novlr, Publishing, Writing
“I’m starting to write more to become a freelance author, but every time I get excited about publishing my works or people finding the stories I’m...
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En inglés22 dic 2025 | Ask Novlr, Editing, Writing
“As a writer, we basically know the major beats before starting writing, but readers don’t, and we sometimes might slip too deep into things when the...
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En inglés15 dic 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I don’t know if there’s already an article about this, but how should I go about an enemies to lovers type side plot? My two protagonists are in a...
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En inglés12 dic 2025 | Books, Writing
Writing is a skill that takes practice, but there is more to being a great writer than simply putting words on a page. Reading is an essential skill...
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En inglés8 dic 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“How do I write a unique character backstory effectively?” Backstory can feel like quicksand. If you take one step in too deep, you’ll find yourself...
#character development, #writing tips
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En inglés4 dic 2025 | Writing
I’ll happily admit that I’m not a plotter. I have story ideas, but I find sitting down to actually map those ideas out into a manageable form to be a...
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En inglés30 nov 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“Hello! 👋 What’s the difference between Anti-Villain and Anti-Hero??” Villains and heroes are two sides of the same coin. Every villain is the hero...
#character development, #writing tips
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En inglés23 nov 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I struggle with writing metaphors. I can come up with similes easily, but metaphors? Not so much. Any advice?” If you can write a simile, you’re...
#figures of speech, #writing tips
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En inglés17 nov 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I have the story of the novel, I have the ideas, I have the plot, but… just how do I really start writing???” There is nothing more intimidating to...
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En inglés14 nov 2025 | Writing
Subplots are a hugely overlooked part of the drafting process. They are often overlooked for the much more overt plotline you’ll have bouncing around...
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En inglés10 nov 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I struggle with describing interior scenes in my writing. I can visualize the spaces perfectly in my head, but when I try to put them on the page,...
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En inglés3 nov 2025 | Ask Novlr
“How can I improve my voice, the way I tell and show things in my writing? Is there a good method for it?” Finding your voice as a writer can feel...
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En inglés31 oct 2025 | Writing
No matter what type of fantasy world you’re writing, it’s easy for your plot to feel one-note if you don’t practice worldbuilding. It’s important to...
#plotting, #worldbuilding, #writing tips
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En inglés27 oct 2025 | Ask Novlr, Editing, Writing
“I’m stuck on a scene. I know what needs to happen, but every time I try to write it, it stalls. What can I do to get unstuck?” Every time I get one...
#character development, #plotting, #writing tips
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En inglés24 oct 2025 | Writing
The thrill of watching a character unfold and develop on the page is an experience like no other. But, it can be a challenge to truly understand and...
#character development, #writing exercises, #writing inspiration, #writing prompts
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En inglés20 oct 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“Hiya. How do you know if an idea is big enough to span a whole novel? I often fall short when outlining because there’s just not enough depth to the...
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En inglés13 oct 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I’ve been struggling with naming my characters for weeks now. I keep second-guessing every name I choose, worried it’s not meaningful or unique...
#character development, #writing inspiration, #writing tips
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En inglés10 oct 2025 | Books, Writing
In the world of historical fiction, authenticity can make all the difference. Well-researched novels transport readers to a different place and time,...
#book recommendations, #writing inspiration, #writing tips
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En inglés5 oct 2025 | Ask Novlr, Books
“People always talk about different writing books but I’m not sure which ones would be worth my time. There are just too many! What books would you...
#book recommendations, #character development, #plotting, #writing inspiration
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En inglés3 oct 2025 | Publishing
ISBNs sound like a scary hoop that authors have to jump through, so let’s take a moment to unravel the mystery and give you a bit more clarity on...
#self-publishing, #traditional publishing
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En inglés29 sept 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I’m writing a fantasy series that includes a prophecy that all the characters are following but how do you make it feel like part of the world and...
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En inglés22 sept 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“What are the most basic steps needed to get to the point where you can start writing? I’ve finally got a solid enough idea for my first novel but...
#character development, #plotting, #productivity, #writing tips
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En inglés15 sept 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“How do I write foreshadowing in a way that won’t be noticed until you reread the scene?” When foreshadowing is done right it can be one of the most...
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En inglés11 sept 2025 | Writing
The dream of many writers is to make it a full-time profession. For full-time writers, it’s easy to build and plan your day around your writing, but...
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En inglés8 sept 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“How do you write a prologue or first chapter? I want to start strong but don’t know how.” I don’t want to sound hyperbolic when I say that your...
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En inglés1 sept 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“You may have already done this, but how would you write a character’s introduction?” The old adage, “Never judge a book by it’s cover” applies to...
#character development, #writing tips
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En inglés29 ago 2025 | Writing
There are no hard and fast rules for how long your book or story must be, but there are recommended word counts that can help you reach success. They...
#book agents, #self-publishing, #traditional publishing, #writing tips
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En inglés25 ago 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I’m writing a story with multiple POVs, how should I balance the story out so every MC gets equal time? I want to make sure I’m being fair to all my...
#character development, #plotting, #writing tips
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En inglés18 ago 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“Hello! I’m writing a group of characters and currently planning their dynamics with each other; I have one older character 40-50 yrs (A) one teen...
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En inglés15 ago 2025 | Writing
Music has inspired people for generations. It helps guide our emotions, can change our moods, and even act as catharsis in times of emotional...
#playlists, #writing inspiration
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En inglés11 ago 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“Hey do y’all have any resources for researching. Cause I have questions about things and I don’t wanna end up on a watch list.” The number of weird...
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En inglés4 ago 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“Hello, I want to know what are some ways to come up with names for a non-magical energy source that gives people elemental abilities? I’ve had a few...
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En inglés1 ago 2025 | Writing
Have you ever read back something you’ve written and felt like it’s not as strong as you’d like? We all have crutch words we overuse that both bulk...
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En inglés25 jul 2025 | Writing
If you’ve got an idea for a story, but are stuck on how to bring your characters to life, then there’s an easy formula to give you a head start. To...
#character development, #writing tips
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En inglés21 jul 2025 | Ask Novlr, Publishing
“What are the pros and cons of self publishing, choosing a small press, or going down the trad publishing route?” Every writer’s journey to...
#publishing platforms, #self-publishing, #traditional publishing
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En inglés17 jul 2025 | Publishing
A galley proof, also known as an advance copy, ARC (advance reader copy), uncorrected proof, or just galley or proof, is a crucial part of the...
#self-publishing, #traditional publishing
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En inglés14 jul 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“Hey sorry if this has been asked already but could you give any tips on how to write a character falling in love at first sight or i suppose...
#character development, #romance, #writing tips
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En inglés7 jul 2025 | Ask Novlr
“Any tips for a terrible case of writers block that occurs without any real reason?” Writer’s block is often misunderstood. You’ll hear lots of...
#writer's block, #writing inspiration
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