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6 Banned Books and Why You Should Read Them

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Sep 26

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Choosing Your Narrative Voice: Which Option is Right for You?

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Sep 23

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Write to the Right Soundtrack

Crystal Kamm

Sep 19

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The New York Times Bestseller Lists Explained

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Sep 16

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Start Your Story Late

Crystal Kamm

Sep 12

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How to Write a Four Act Cozy Mystery (With Downloadable Template)

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Sep 9

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An Unconventional Guide to Self-Promotion from a Self-Published Author

Joseph D. Slater

Sep 5

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Preface, Introduction, Foreword, and Prologue: What They Are and How To Use Them

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Sep 2

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What To Do When Motivation Is Lacking

Crystal Kamm

Aug 29

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6 Ways to Use Your Favourite Books for Writing Prompts

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Aug 26

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How to Write Engaging Non-Fiction: Nature Writing

Lydia Yadi

Aug 22

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How to Pitch Your Novel to Agents Like a Pro

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Aug 19

8 Mistakes to Avoid For a Perfect Ending to Your Novel

8 Mistakes to Avoid For a Perfect Ending to Your Novel

Kim Montgomery

Aug 15

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Publishing, Writing

What Kind of Editing is Right For Me?

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Aug 12

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Commissioning Cover Art: Red Flags and How to Spot Them

Joseph D. Slater

Aug 8

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5 Writing Exercises to Help You Create Vivid Story Settings

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Aug 5

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How To Plan a Novel (By Not Planning It)

Crystal Kamm

Aug 1

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Easy Book Marketing for Indie Authors

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jul 29

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6 More Writing Playlists to Boost Your Imagination

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jul 25

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How to Craft the Perfect Story Setting (With Downloadable Template)

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jul 22

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8 Mistakes to Avoid to Write the Perfect Novel Opening

Kim Montgomery

Jul 18

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NetGalley: The Ultimate Guide for Indie Authors

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jul 15

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An Insider’s Guide to Writing the Perfect Lyrical Essay

Lydia Yadi

Jul 11

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How To Write a Truly Memorable Villain

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jul 8

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4 Reading Tips That Will Make You A Better Writer

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jul 4

Novel in 24 hours challenge

I Wrote a Novel in 24 Hours and This Is What I Learned

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jul 1

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5 Ways That Humility Can Make You A Better Writer

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jun 27

How to Self-Publish an Audiobook: A Writer’s Journey

Joseph D. Slater

Jun 24

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News & Features

The New and Improved Novlr Analytics!

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jun 20

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A Beginner’s Guide to Dialogue Tags

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jun 17

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How to Write Amazing Narrative Non-Fiction

Lydia Yadi

Jun 13

A Foolproof Character Cheat Sheet (With Downloadable Template)

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jun 10

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6 Essential Ingredients for Building Your Fantasy World

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jun 6

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How to Vet a Literary Agent

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jun 3

Author Spotlight - Dana Wilkerson

Author Spotlight with Dana Wilkerson

Pamela Koehne-Drube

May 30

News & Features

Novlr Quick Tip: Use Comments to Highlight Your Words

Pamela Koehne-Drube

May 27

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How to Write a Story Resolution Your Readers Will Remember

Pamela Koehne-Drube

May 23

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5 Tips to Write a Good Subplot That Every Writer Needs to Know

Pamela Koehne-Drube

May 20

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How to Write Engaging Non-Fiction: Memoir

Lydia Yadi

May 16

Character archetypes

Character Archetypes and How to Use Them in Your Novel

Char

May 13

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Breaking Down the Key Lessons of Stephen King’s On Writing

Allie Cooper

May 9

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6 More Writing Playlists to Inspire and Motivate

Pamela Koehne-Drube

May 6

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Helpful Tips for Writing Children’s Books

Pamela Koehne-Drube

May 2

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How Many Words in a Book? A Guide for Writers

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Apr 29

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Author Spotlight with Shameka Erby

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Apr 25

Whatever story your write, write it with Novlr

News & Features

Writing Community: The Creator Economy, Rewritten for Storytellers

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Apr 22

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What Is an ISBN and Why Do I Need One?

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Apr 18

The Best Plot Structure for Writing a Romantic Comedy

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Apr 15

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Great Advice from Publishers to Find Quality Book Cover Design

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Apr 11

Whatever story your write, write it with Novlr

News & Features

Writers Services: The Creator Economy, Rewritten for Story Tellers

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Apr 8

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How to Fit Writing Around a Full-Time Job

Char

Apr 4

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The Writers’ and Artists’ Yearbook: A Writer’s Best Friend

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Apr 1

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Ask a Ghostwriter: Your Questions Answered

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Mar 28

Whatever story your write, write it with Novlr

Co-Ownership, News & Features

Start.coop: The Creator Economy, Rewritten for Storytellers:

Thomas Muirhead

Mar 26

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5 Grammar Mistakes You Can Make Without Worrying

Krystal N. Craiker

Mar 21

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How To Create a Fan-Favorite Character

Char

Mar 18

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A Plot Structure for Writing Terrifying Horror Fiction

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Mar 14

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The Creator Economy: Building an Audience of Readers

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Mar 11

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6 More Writing Playlists for Scenes and Vibes

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Mar 7

Whatever story your write, write it with Novlr

Co-Ownership, News & Features

The Future of Novlr: The Creator Economy, Rewritten for Storytellers

Thomas Muirhead

Mar 4

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4 Simple Productivity Hacks for Creative Writers

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Feb 28

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Author Spotlight with Carl Burkitt

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Feb 25

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5 Crutch Words to Eliminate From Your Writing

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Feb 21

Whatever story your write, write it with Novlr

Co-Ownership, News & Features

Novlr: The Creator Economy, Rewritten for Storytellers

Thomas Muirhead

Feb 18

Books to read by Black Authors in 2022

6 New Releases by Black Authors to Read in 2022

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Feb 11

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Don’t Delete Your Words. Your Words Have Value.

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Feb 7

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Plot Structure: The Hero’s Journey

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Feb 4

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Author Showcase with Naley Gonzalez

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jan 31

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How to Create a Compelling Character in Minutes

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jan 28

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6 More Epic Scene and Mood Specific Playlists for Writing

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jan 24

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NFTs for Writers: New Options to Publish in a Digital World

Rowena Wiseman

Jan 21

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The 3 Best Online Publishing Platforms for Serialised Fiction

Rowena Wiseman

Jan 17

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The Best Plotting Tools for Writers and Novels

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jan 14

Dante Papier on the Novlr Reading Room

From the Notebook of Dante Papier

Dante Papier

Jan 10

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Five Amazing 10-Minute Writing Exercises

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jan 7

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How To Make Money as a Writer

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jan 3

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The Three Main Routes to Publishing

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Dec 31

Joseph D. Slater Books

Author Spotlight with Joseph D. Slater

Joseph D. Slater

Dec 27

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The Enduring Popularity of “A Christmas Carol”

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Dec 24

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Six Unusual Places to Find Writing Prompts

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Dec 20

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Why Writers Should Be Using Tumblr: A Complete Guide

Rowena Wiseman

Dec 17

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5 Reasons Why You Should Write a Christmas Book

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Dec 13

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5 Brilliant Non-Traditional Ways To Publish A Book

Rowena Wiseman

Dec 10

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Epic Scene-Specific Writing Playlists for Chases, Love, Murder…

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Dec 6

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10 Perfect Christmas Gifts for Writers

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Dec 3

The Novlr step by step Guide to writing your non-fiction book proposal

Lesson 8: Recap

Lydia Yadi

Dec 1

Author Interview with Daniel Verastiqui

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Nov 29

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Why It’s OK to use Repetition in Your Writing

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Nov 26

The Novlr step by step Guide to writing your non-fiction book proposal

Lesson 7: Specifications and Sample Writing

Lydia Yadi

Nov 24

Six Ways to Get Motivated to Write

Summer Keown

Nov 22

Dante Papier on the Novlr Reading Room

Dante Papier: An Announcement

Dante Papier

Nov 19

The Novlr step by step Guide to writing your non-fiction book proposal

Lesson 6: Author Biography & Marketing and Publicity

Lydia Yadi

Nov 17

Twitter for writers

How to Use Twitter as a Writer: An Introduction

Rowena Wiseman

Nov 15

Two Weeks in the Life of a Novlr Author

Carolyn Mandache

Nov 12

The Novlr step by step Guide to writing your non-fiction book proposal

Lesson 5: Competitive Titles

Lydia Yadi

Nov 10

Writing any time

Writer’s Routines: Writing Any Time

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Nov 8

Writing in the Morning

Writers Routines: Writing in the Morning

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Nov 5

The Novlr step by step Guide to writing your non-fiction book proposal

Lesson 5: Table of Contents and Chapter Summaries

Lydia Yadi

Nov 3

Writing in the Evening

Writer’s Routines: Writing in the Evening

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Nov 1

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NaNoWriMo for Busy People

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Oct 29

The Novlr step by step Guide to writing your non-fiction book proposal

Lesson 3: Positioning Statement, Summary, Blurb

Lydia Yadi

Oct 27

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How to Get Over Rejection: A Writer’s Guide

Summer Keown

Oct 25

Writer’s Routines: Writing in the Afternoon

Crystal Kamm

Oct 22

The Novlr step by step Guide to writing your non-fiction book proposal

Lesson 3: Target Audience

Lydia Yadi

Oct 20

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Halloween Reads for Children (That Aren’t Scary)

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Oct 18

Spooky mansion

5 Halloween Reads That Aren’t Horror

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Oct 16

The Novlr step by step Guide to writing your non-fiction book proposal

Lesson 1: What is a book proposal?

Lydia Yadi

Oct 13

How to Use Pinterest as a writer

How to Use Pinterest As A Writer: An Introduction

Rowena Wiseman

Oct 11

Critique group

Writer’s Critique Groups and How to Form Them

Summer Keown

Oct 7

The Novlr step by step Guide to writing your non-fiction book proposal

Lydia Yadi

Oct 6

A Week in the Life of a Novlr Author

Carolyn Mandache

Oct 4

How to use Instagram as a Writer: An Introduction

Rowena Wiseman

Sep 20

Novlr are NaNoWriMo Epic Sponsor 2021

Kim Montgomery

Sep 8

How to use TikTok as a Writer: An Introduction

Rowena Wiseman

Sep 7

News & Features

Release 4.8.0: Keyboard Shortcuts

Kim Montgomery

Aug 31

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F* About Bad Reviews

Linda Seed

Aug 27

“Should I Carry On Writing?” and Other Writers’ Angst

Kim Montgomery

Aug 25

Writer’s Block Diary: Trying to find the Right Hole

Dante Papier

Aug 20

What Is a Beta Reader and How Do I Find One?

Rowena Wiseman

Aug 19

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Writer’s Routines: Writing in the Small Hours

Crystal Kamm

Aug 3

Writer’s Block Diary: Algorithm ‘n’ Blues

Dante Papier

Jul 28

Writer’s Block Diary: Wealth and Hellbeing

Dante Papier

Jul 15

Revising your Novel: Playing in the Sandbox

Crystal Kamm

Jul 10

Every Tom, Dick and Harry walk into a bar

Dante Papier

Jul 7

9 Ways To Write Your Opening Line – Is It Really Important?

Kim Montgomery

Jul 6

Dante Papier: Treat others as you wish to be treated

Dante Papier

Jun 22

News & Features

Release: 4.7.0: Improved exporting

Kim Montgomery

Jun 21

The Road to Hell is Paved with Adverbs

Kim Montgomery

Jun 17

Writer’s Routines: Writing at Night

Crystal Kamm

Jun 15

The Diary of Dante Papier

Dante Papier

Jun 14

How To Write Better: Aesthetic Isolation for Writers

Crystal Kamm

Jun 9

News & Features

Release 4.6.1: Share Individual Chapters

Kim Montgomery

May 25

Find an Agent with #PitMad

Crystal Kamm

May 21

What is Steampunk?

Crystal Kamm

May 14

News & Features

Release 4.4.0: Export Individual Chapters

Kim Montgomery

May 10

Dante Papier: Notes from a difficult time

Dante Papier

May 10

Why We Talk About Book Genres

Crystal Kamm

May 7

Tips for Writing Dialogue: Reading

Crystal Kamm

Apr 30

News & Features

Analytics User Research Report: What You Said

Kim Montgomery

Apr 28

Time is Running Out on Camp NaNoWriMo

Crystal Kamm

Apr 27

Writing As a Spiritual Journey

Crystal Kamm

Apr 10

You’ve Finished Your First Draft. Now What?

Kristina Stanley

Apr 7

Camp NaNoWriMo Starts Tomorrow and I’m Already Tired

Crystal Kamm

Mar 31

News & Features

Tell Us What You Need in Novlr Analytics

Kim Montgomery

Mar 30

Dante Papier: Musings on Truth

Dante Papier

Mar 26

Excitedly Planning for Camp NaNoWriMo

Crystal Kamm

Mar 21

Novlr advice writing morning pages

Why I Love My Morning Pages

Crystal Kamm

Mar 15

Novlr 4.2.1 writing software

News & Features

Release 4.2.1: Collapsible chapter lists & new chapter menu

Kim Montgomery

Mar 15

Dante Papier on the Novlr Reading Room

If You Cut Me, I Bleed Ink

Dante Papier

Mar 9

News & Features

Welcome to the Novlr Reading Room

Kim Montgomery

Mar 8

Camp NaNoWriMo Begins in One Month!

Crystal Kamm

Mar 3

A New Series: Introducing Dante Papier

Dante Papier

Mar 2

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Novlr’s Favorite Books

Crystal Kamm

Feb 23

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How to Write About Love

Crystal Kamm

Feb 14

Black History Month: Books by Black Authors

Crystal Kamm

Feb 9

Is there a process for writing a novel?

Crystal Kamm

Jan 28

Getting the Science Right in Your Fiction

Crystal Kamm

Jan 21

Novlr - finding inspiration in real life

Finding Inspiration in Real Life

Crystal Kamm

Jan 13

News & Features

Novlr Feature Highlight: Goals and Analytics

Crystal Kamm

Jan 8

Reflecting on NaNoWriMo 2020

Crystal Kamm

Dec 28

Reading your novel for the first time - Novlr

Reading Your Novel for the Very First Time

Crystal Kamm

Dec 17

News & Features

Organize Your Novel with Novlr

Crystal Kamm

Dec 11

Best writing advice ever - Novlr

The Best Writing Advice Ever

Crystal Kamm

Dec 2

The end of Nanowrimo 2020

Crystal Kamm

Nov 30

Progressing through NaNoWriMo 2020

Crystal Kamm

Nov 19

Don't forget to rest during NaNoWriMo - Novlr

Don’t forget to rest during NaNoWriMo

Crystal Kamm

Nov 5

Using conflict to move your story forward - Novlr

Using Conflict to Move Your Story Forward

Crystal Kamm

Oct 28

If NaNoWriMo was a fitness challenge - novlr

If NaNoWriMo Was a Fitness Challenge

Crystal Kamm

Oct 21

Books, NaNoWriMo

NaNoWriMo 2020 Reading List

Crystal Kamm

Oct 12

New: Novlr NaNoWriMo Integration

Kim Montgomery

Sep 21

News & Features

Novlr Feature Highlight: Commenting

Clare Sulley

Aug 26

News & Features

Novlr Feature Highlight: Share Your Novel

Kim Montgomery

Aug 18

An Insider’s Guide to Getting a Non-Fiction Book Deal

Lydia Yadi

Aug 12

News & Features

How To Use Novlr as a Mobile app

Kim Montgomery

Apr 12

News & Features

Release 3.0.6: Novlr on Mobile is Here

Kim Montgomery

Apr 3

News & Features

Results: Which Novlr features are important to you?

Kim Montgomery

Mar 24

News & Features

Introducing Novlr 3.0

Kim Montgomery

Dec 30

What 335,000,000 Words Have Taught Us About NaNoWriMo

Kim Montgomery

Oct 26

The 5 NaNoWriMo Tips Everybody Has Somehow Missed

Thomas Muirhead

Oct 21

The Novlr Guide to Finding Writing Inspiration

Kim Montgomery

Oct 16

NaNoWriMo, Writing

A Novel Idea: NaNoWriMo Writing Prompts

Kim Montgomery

Oct 5

Gearing up for National Novel Writing Month

Kim Montgomery

Sep 23

Novlr and I Have Grown Together

Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jul 8

Novlr is My Mini Cheerleader

Jordhana Rempel

Apr 26

News & Features

Novlr’s New Look: A Writing Tool Designed For You

Kim Montgomery

Apr 19

News & Features

Novlr Feature Highlight: Tim Clare’s Writing Course

Thomas Muirhead

Apr 17

News & Features

Writing Streaks Help You Write Every Day

Kim Montgomery

Apr 17

How Not to Hate Your Writing

Kim Montgomery

Mar 2

Why We Love National Novel Writing Month

Thomas Muirhead

Oct 27