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How do you write middle-grade fiction?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Jun 2, 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“I’m going to be honest to the point of embarrassment: I’ve always wanted to...
Read MoreHow do you write a satisfying ending?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | May 26, 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“How do you come up with a satisfying ending to a story? And what different types of endings can a...
Read MoreHow do you write the ordinary?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | May 19, 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“Hi, I have a fairly easy time writing all the meat and potato bits of my story but...
Read MoreHow do I know if my project should be standalone or a series?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | May 2, 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“Do you have any posts on turning a book into a series, and/or deciding how many books the...
Read MoreHow can I streamline my editing process?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Apr 30, 2025 | Ask Novlr, Editing | 0
“How can I make my editing process quicker and less stressful? I feel like I’m spending way...
Read MoreHow do you write an unreliable narrator?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Apr 28, 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“How do you write an unreliable narrator in a way that actually feels clever and not just...
Read MoreHow do you stay motivated to write?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Apr 21, 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“I’m really struggling with motivation and haven’t touched any of my WIPs in a...
Read MoreHow do you stick with a writing project?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Apr 14, 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“hey pamela i have trouble sticking with stories so i end up abandoning them whats your...
Read MoreHow do I write the trading places trope?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Apr 7, 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“how would i write a character who switched places with their unknown twin sibling without...
Read MoreIs there a process for writing a novel?
by Crystal Kamm | Mar 31, 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 2
“Is there a process for writing a novel, or does everyone just figure out what works for...
Read MoreHow do you introduce side characters without info dumping?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Mar 24, 2025 | Ask Novlr | 0
“How do you introduce side characters naturally? I have a lot of important secondary...
Read MoreWhat are backlist titles and why do they matter?
by Andy Peloquin | Mar 17, 2025 | Ask Novlr, Book Promotion | 0
“What are backlist titles, and why do they matter for authors? I keep hearing people talk about...
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