Author
Fija is a storyteller and poet who has been shortlisted by several awards, including the HG Wells Short Story Prize in 2021. Her writing can be found in publications like Seaside Gothic, Gingerbread House, Howl: New Irish Writing, and her debut collection is forthcoming from Neem Tree Press in early 2025.
Dec 2, 2024 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I have a bad habit of never finishing writing I start – I work hard on a story, make it to 3/4 of the way through, then lose passion for it and...
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Nov 25, 2024 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I’m just starting out with writing, and I really want my characters to feel different from each other. How do I make sure they have their own unique...
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Oct 21, 2024 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I want to write poetry but I have no idea where to start. Any tips?” Poetry is experiencing a massive resurgence. With the rise of social media,...
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Oct 18, 2024 | Writing
Great writing is not dissimilar to great architecture. Its creator assembles myriad precise pieces and fits them together into a seamless whole. To...
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Sep 30, 2024 | Ask Novlr, Publishing
“I’ve often seen many publications and publishers often require a cover letter for submissions alongside the work itself. Do you have any advice on...
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Aug 26, 2024 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“Do you have any tips on how to turn a writing prompt into a full-fledged (long) story? Where do you turn when you run low on creative fuel? Writing...
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Aug 19, 2024 | Ask Novlr, Writing
“How do I strengthen my writing? I tend to fall back on bad habits because I can’t find good habits to replace them.“ It’s a tale as old as...
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Jul 29, 2024 | Writing
Have you ever read a novel that made you feel like you were right there in the heart of the story? Whether it’s a breakneck action scene, a touching...
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Jul 15, 2024 | Writing
As artists, we are no strangers to darkness. Everyone, from psychologists to theologists to poets and journalists and concerned parents, has...
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Jun 24, 2024 | Writing
Have you ever stopped to read a paragraph in a novel or short story over and over and over because of its stunningly beautiful language? Maybe you...
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There’s a lot of writing advice out there. You can find opinions on the writing craft in online forums, writing blogs, manuals, podcasts, university...
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Jun 3, 2024 | Publishing
So — you’ve done it! You’ve created a sparkling masterpiece of a novel, short story, or poem, and you’re ready to show it to the world. You know that...
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