How do you write a realistic caregiver?
En inglés18 ago 2025 | por Pamela Koehne-Drube
“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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Epic Writing Playlists for Scene, Setting, and Mood
En inglés15 ago 2025 | por Pamela Koehne-Drube
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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How do you research effectively?
En inglés11 ago 2025 | por Pamela Koehne-Drube
“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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4 Fundamental Tools for Beating Writer’s Block
En inglés8 ago 2025 | por Arthur Franz IV
Writer’s block is the manifestation of fear that prevents you from creating art. Though invisible and intangible, it is a fierce and worthy opponent....
#productivity, #writer's block, #writing inspiration, #writing tips
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How do you come up with great fantasy names?
En inglés4 ago 2025 | por Pamela Koehne-Drube
“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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5 Crutch Words to Eliminate From Your Writing
En inglés1 ago 2025 | por Pamela Koehne-Drube
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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Are casual character actions necessary, or just clutter?
En inglés28 jul 2025 | por Kimberley Long-Ewing
“How often should I describe a character’s “casual actions”? For example, when two of my characters are talking, I’ll add in little actions so the...
#character development, #dialogue, #writing tips
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Goal, Motivation, Conflict: The Secret Formula for Great Characters
En inglés25 jul 2025 | por Pamela Koehne-Drube
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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How do you write love at first sight?
En inglés14 jul 2025 | por Pamela Koehne-Drube
“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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Genre Talk: Exploring the World of Steampunk
En inglés11 jul 2025 | por Crystal Kamm
What is Steampunk? Steampunk is a subgenre of science fiction that combines historical elements with anachronistic technological features inspired by...
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How to Learn From Criticism and Rejection
En inglés4 jul 2025 | por Pamela Koehne-Drube
There is no better teacher than criticism. And rejection, no matter what form it takes, is just a form of criticism. While true criticism usually...
#self-publishing, #traditional publishing, #writing tips
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How do I know if I’ve picked the right protagonist?
En inglés30 jun 2025 | por Pamela Koehne-Drube
“How do I know if a character I’ve set as a main character is going to be relevant to my story? I don’t want to make a whole character and get...
#character development, #writing tips
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5 Ways to Get Motivated to Write
En inglés27 jun 2025 | por Summer Keown
For as long as I’ve been writing, I’ve struggled to sit down and get motivated to write. It’s an irony widespread amongst writers that we will find...
#motivation, #productivity, #writing tips
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How do you come up with a theme for your story?
En inglés23 jun 2025 | por Pamela Koehne-Drube
“I’m not sure where the heart of my story is. How do I figure out the theme of the story so I can flesh out the details (without changing my mind...
#character development, #plotting, #theme, #writing tips
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How do you prioritise subplots?
En inglés16 jun 2025 | por Pamela Koehne-Drube
“I’ve written 75% of my novel, but it has a medium-sized cast with quite a few subplots. For a satisfying ending, what do I prioritize for the final...
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How do you write interesting character backstories?
En inglés9 jun 2025 | por Pamela Koehne-Drube
“Hi Novlr! Would you possibly have any ideas about how to make character backstories more interesting?” Trying to breathe life into a character’s...
#character development, #writing tips
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How to Build A Writing Habit
En inglés5 jun 2025 | por Pamela Koehne-Drube
Building a sustainable writing habit is one of the most valuable things you can do as an author. Whether you’re working on your first novel or your...
#productivity, #writing events, #writing tips
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How do you write middle-grade fiction?
En inglés2 jun 2025 | por Pamela Koehne-Drube
“I’m going to be honest to the point of embarrassment: I’ve always wanted to write books for children in the style of Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little...
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Is a Creative Writing Degree Worth It?
En inglés28 may 2025 | por Kim Montgomery
Back in 2010, I completed a combined English Literature and Creative Writing degree at Lancaster University in the UK. Because I have the experience,...
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How do you write a satisfying ending?
En inglés26 may 2025 | por Pamela Koehne-Drube
“How do you come up with a satisfying ending to a story? And what different types of endings can a story have?” Writing an ending that does justice...
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Five Amazing 10-Minute Writing Exercises
En inglés23 may 2025 | por Pamela Koehne-Drube
Just like a muscle, you need to exercise your creativity. Writing is a skill that develops, not just one you have, and like any skill, you must...
#motivation, #productivity, #writing exercises, #writing prompts
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How do you write the ordinary?
En inglés19 may 2025 | por Pamela Koehne-Drube
“Hi, I have a fairly easy time writing all the meat and potato bits of my story but it’s the normal everyday stuff I struggle with. A lot of my...
#character development, #writing tips
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The End of an Era: Moving Beyond NaNoWriMo
En inglés16 may 2025 | por Kim Montgomery
As the dust settles on the news of NaNoWriMo’s closure, many writers are asking the same question: What happens now? For two decades, National Novel...
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How do I know if my project should be standalone or a series?
En inglés2 may 2025 | por Pamela Koehne-Drube
“Do you have any posts on turning a book into a series, and/or deciding how many books the series should be? I’m plotting my story and not sure how...
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