To commemorate Banned Books Week, here's a list of 6 amazing banned books, why they were banned, and why they're worth reading.

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Pamela is a freelance ghostwriter, editor, and professional historian, as well as the Writer Development and Community Lead at Novlr. She writes non-fiction and fiction works for both commercial publishers and self-published writers. With almost two decade's worth of experience in all aspects of the book trade, she loves sharing her expertise to help and inspire other writers.

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Whether you&#8217;re a self-published or traditional published author, learn all about what goes into book promotion to give your next manuscript a head start.

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Tips from writers and authors on how and where to self-publish your work.

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

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Here you&#8217;ll find tips and tricks from other writers on how to write and create compelling characters.

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Making the most out of your precious writing time can be difficult. We&#8217;ve collected some tips from other writers about how they make the most of the time they have and increase their productivity.

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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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Looking for a new book to read? Need writing help and inspiration and don&#8217;t know where to turn?  We&#8217;ve got you covered with these book recommendations for all your reading needs.

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Looking for some writing inspiration? Give one of our epic scene, mood, and setting-specific playlists a try!

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We&#8217;ve got talented writers in the Novlr community. Here are some fictional works they&#8217;ve created to inspire and motivate you.

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

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Which narrative voice is right for you? - Novlr

Demystify common writing and publishing terms with this friendly guide. Perfect for new and aspiring authors navigating the literary world.

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Learn how to respectfully write addiction in your characters. Understand the psychology and nuance to show proper representation.

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How do you write addiction?

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Kimberley Long-Ewing was raised in Indiana where they learned to see the laws of thermodynamics in the way wind moved through cornfields. They then moved to New Mexico for graduate school and adventuring where they met the love of their life, explored ancient pueblo ruins, and climbed mountains. Kimberley now lives in Wisconsin where they explore the bluffs and lakes in search of unusual images to pin down in photographs. They are owned by a standard poodle named Gandalf, a mini goldendoodle named Eowyn, and a black cat named Sauron. Their work has been published in several short story collections and magazines.

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