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Crystal Lynn Kamm is a professional writer and former educator who combines her passion for storytelling with her love of teaching others. She is the author the fantasy novel, Into The Nowhen.
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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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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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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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...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Nov 21, 2022 | 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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