How to Face Rejection and Accept What You Can't Control
Jul 17, 2026 | Publishing
When I was pursuing an MFA in Fiction Writing, every time I got a rejection letter from a publication, I would tape it to my bedroom wall. By the...
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Arthur Franz IV
Arthur Franz IV is a short story writer, board game reviewer, and co-host of the weekly Tiffin Inn Writing Workshop (with Imposter Syndrome & Unlimited Refills) podcast. He started publishing short fiction in the mid-90’s and has recently worked up the courage to begin his first novel-length piece.
Why Giving Characters Control of Your Story is Good For Your Narrative
Jun 19, 2026 | Writing
As writers, we like to think we’re in complete control of our characters. It can be tempting to think that, because your name is in the byline,...
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5 Editing Tips to Revise and Strengthen Your Dialogue
Nov 28, 2025 | Editing
I recently revised a story from almost a quarter century ago. As I dug through this monument to writers’ past, I was pleased with the quality of the...
#character development, #dialogue, #writing tips
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4 Fundamental Tools for Beating Writer’s Block
Aug 8, 2025 | Writing
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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Using In Medias Res as a Narrative Hook
Nov 15, 2024 | Writing
Just like a carpenter needs a hammer and nails to do their work, writers also have tools to bring readers in and hold their attention. Readers must...
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What is the difference between a hero and an anti-hero?
Oct 14, 2024 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“People always talk about anti-heroes as opposed to heroes. What is the difference and is one better than the other?” We often hear talk about the...
#character development, #writing tips
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Writing Your Way Into Conflict
Nov 10, 2023 | Writing
Conflict is the fuel that keeps the engine of your story running. When we say “conflict,” we are not talking about plot, or rising and falling...
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AI and You: Emerging Technology and What It Means for Writers
Apr 21, 2023 | Writing
Imagine the world in 1439. You are a scribe, and your job is to meticulously copy manuscripts into empty books. It is a sweet gig…until the printing...
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