If Writing Was a Fitness Challenge

Jul 24, 2026 | Writing

Writing a novel is arguably one of the most gruelling of endurance sports. We write and write and write, only to scrap what we wrote and write it,...

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4 Books to Help You Get the Science Right in Your Fiction

Apr 16, 2026 | Books, Writing

Writers have tons of creative ideas, but most of us aren’t scientists. So, how do we make sure that we get the science right in our fiction? Even if...

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What to Do When Motivation Is Lacking

Mar 5, 2026 | Writing

When you’re writing something as huge as a novel, it can be difficult to remain motivated, and that is a fact. Most other projects are easy to look...

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How To Plan a Novel (By Not Planning It)

Nov 7, 2025 | Writing

Writers everywhere approach their novels differently. Some of you meticulously plan everything. Others wing it by sliding into their computer chairs...

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4 Tips For Reading Your Novel for the Very First Time

Sep 18, 2025 | Editing, Writing

Everyone writes differently; that much we know. Some people write a whole novel from start to finish and then read it, make a few minor changes, and...

Genre Talk: Exploring the World of Steampunk

Jul 11, 2025 | Writing

What is Steampunk? Steampunk is a subgenre of science fiction that combines historical elements with anachronistic technological features inspired by...

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Revising your Novel: Playing in the Sandbox

Apr 25, 2025 | Editing

Before I wrote my novel, I scoured the internet, searching for facts about how to write one. I got all the books, I took all the seminars, and I...

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Writing About Love in a Way That Rings True

Apr 4, 2025 | Writing

Writing about love can be tricky. Love is universal. It’s something almost all of us can identify with, in one way or another, and that’s probably...

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Is there a process for writing a novel?

Mar 31, 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing

“Is there a process for writing a novel, or does everyone just figure out what works for them? I feel like I’m making it up as I go and wondering if...

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Using Conflict to Move Your Story Forward

Feb 21, 2025 | Writing

Have you ever wondered why some stories grip you from start to finish while others leave you feeling flat? The secret often lies in one crucial...

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4 Strategies For Writing Convincing Dialogue

Jan 17, 2025 | Writing

When it comes to writing convincing dialogue for a story, it’s important to make it believable. Believable doesn’t mean “lifelike,” though. So what...

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Maintain Focus With Aesthetic Isolation

Nov 22, 2024 | Writing

When you’re deep in a project, it can be really distracting to enjoy the entertainment that we normally enjoy. For this reason, I recommend a little...

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Why “Just Write” is The Best Writing Advice Ever

Aug 23, 2024 | Writing

Writing a novel is tricky. There, I said it. I’ve read so many books about the writing process, not because I truly believe that process is found in...

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Write to the Right Soundtrack

Aug 12, 2024 | Writing

Last year, we did a poll on our Instagram to see whether our writers prefer to write in silence or with music. We wanted to know if there’s a...

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Understanding Book Genres: An Essential Tool for Writers

Aug 5, 2024 | Writing

Book genres are simple classifications, allowing readers to know what kind of book they are reading. They also allow publishers to know what kind of...

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What Does it Mean to Start Your Story Late?

May 20, 2024 | Writing

“Start late, leave early” is a screenwriting principle that has made its way into the wider writing world. Essentially, what it means is not to...

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Finding Writing Inspiration in Real Life

Apr 26, 2024 | Writing

Creative block is a normal part of the writing process and it happens to all writers at some point. Some writers worry about feeling blocked and seek...

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Why I Love My Morning Pages

Jul 21, 2023 | Writing

In the book The Artist’s Way, by Julia Cameron, one of the exercises recommended for stimulating creativity is writing morning pages. This writing...

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Turn Off the TV, Write a Novel

Oct 3, 2022 | Writing

When writing a novel, there’s more to success than getting the work done. Being successful really comes down to a few things, namely, putting in the...

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Writer’s Routines: Writing in the Afternoon

Oct 22, 2021 | Writing

Writing in the afternoon is often overlooked. In movies and books, writers are seen typing away late into the night or getting up early in the...

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Writer’s Routines: Writing in the Small Hours

Aug 3, 2021 | Writing

Are you a writer who works best after everyone else has gone to bed? Does writing in the small hours yield your best ideas? If your favorite time to...

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Writer’s Routines: Writing at Night

Jun 15, 2021 | Writing

Are you a nighttime writer? Does writing at night yield your best ideas? If your best ideas come to you just before bed you’re keeping company with...

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Novlr’s Favorite Books

Feb 23, 2021 | Books

Novlr is a platform developed by writers, for writers. You’d better believe that we’re all passionate about what we do: helping great books come into...

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Black History Month: Books by Black Authors

Feb 9, 2021 | Books

As we enter Black History Month, let’s take some time to appreciate some of the incredible literary contributions made by Black authors. I wanted to...

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