Use your favourite books for writing prompts when you are stuck for words and don’t know where to turn for infinite inspiration and ideas.

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We&#8217;ve got tips and advice from industry experts from the top five publishing houses to get you writing amazing non-fiction, book proposals, and increase your chances of finding a publisher.

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Choosing the right genre for your writing is essential.  Here you&#8217;ll find posts about genre in general, and about writing or reading specific genres.

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What should you read next?. Topical book recommendations, themed lists and our favourite author's favourite books.

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Stuck on a scene? Lacking inspiration?  Try one of these writing exercises to get those creative juices flowing.

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Get inspired and motivated to write through prompts, exercises, playlists and more.

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Looking for something to write about? Here you&#8217;ll find a collection of writing prompts and where to seek out inspiration.

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Writing a book but don&#8217;t know where to start? Try one of these story outlines, complete with downloadable templates for you to import directly into your next Novlr project.

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Getting your story from A to B is never a simple thing. Here you&#8217;ll find posts about plotting a story.

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Querying agents is a daunting prospect for writers who want to traditionally publish. Here you&#8217;ll find some tips and discussion around what you can do to maximise your chances of landing a literary agent.

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Find helpful advice and insights into traditional publishing and how to get your work into bookshops.

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Putting yourself out there as a writer is hard. Successful publication isn&#8217;t just about writing a great book — you also need to find readers. Here you&#8217;ll find resources about audience building, and how to find and grow your readership.

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Find information on how to grow your audience and reach new readers through digital platforms, organisations, and marketing techniques.

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Find out how to get the most out of social media to reach an audience for your work.

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In this post, we'll walk you step-by-step through how to pitch your novel to literary agents like a pro and stand out from the crowd.

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Have you ever wondered why some books have a preface and others don't? Or what the difference is between an introduction and a foreword?

Preface, Introduction, Foreword, and Prologue: What They Are and How To Use Them | Novlr - Novel writing software built by writers for writers

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

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