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How do I start writing poetry as a beginner? - Ask Novlr
How do I start writing poetry as a beginner?

“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, poets are becoming the literary heroes of the Instagram feed as more and more people recognise the therapeutic value of poetry and turning their own thoughts to the […]

Fija Callaghan

Oct 21

What is the difference between a hero and an anti-hero? - Ask NovlrWhat is the difference between a hero and an anti-hero?
Arthur Franz IV

Oct 14

How do you write a platonic relationship — Ask NovlrHow do you write a platonic relationship?
Kimberley Long-Ewing

Oct 7

How do you write an agent query letter? — Ask NovlrHow do you write an Agent query letter?
Fija Callaghan

Sep 30

How do you write an argument? - Ask NovlrHow do you write an argument?
Lindsay Sfara

Sep 23

How to write an existing relationship - Ask NovlrHow do you write an established relationship?
Kimberley Long-Ewing

Sep 16

How to write hopelessness and a crisis of self - Ask NovlrHow do you write hopelessness and a crisis of self?
Lindsay Sfara

Sep 9

Why do writers torture their characters? – Ask NovlrWhy do writers love to torture their characters?
Lindsay Sfara

Sep 2

How do you turn a writing prompt into a story? - Ask NovlrHow do I turn a writing prompt into a story?
Fija Callaghan

Aug 26

How do I strengthen my writing? — Ask NovlrHow do I strengthen my writing?
Fija Callaghan

Aug 19

How much should a writer focus on research? — Ask NovlrHow much should a writer focus on research?
Kimberley Long-Ewing

Aug 13

The symbolism of deer — NovlrDo deer have any specific literary meaning?
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Aug 6

How to write a slow burn romance - NovlrHow do you write a slow burn romance?
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jul 30

How to write addiction - NovlrHow do you write addiction?
Kimberley Long-Ewing

Jul 23

How to write the found family trope - Ask NovlrHow do I write the found family trope?
Lindsay Sfara

Jul 16

How do I write a morally gray serial killer?
S. K. Eleton

Jul 9

Can you include real people in your writing - Ask NovlrAre you allowed to use real people in your fiction?
Kimberley Long-Ewing

Jul 2

How to get started with writing - Ask NovlrHow do I get started with writing?
Lindsay Sfara

Jun 25

How do I write anthropomorphic characters? - Ask NovlrHow do I write anthropomorphic animals?
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jun 18

Expand your vocabulary - Ask NovlrHow can you expand your vocabulary to avoid repetition?
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jun 11

How do I start writing plants into my story?
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jun 4

How to write indecisiveness when creating characters - Ask NovlrDo you have any advice for indecisiveness when creating characters?
Pamela Koehne-Drube

May 28

Rules and Laws for worldbuilding - Ask NovlrHow do I create laws and rules for my story world?
Pamela Koehne-Drube

May 21

Introduce side characters without info dumping - Ask NovlrHow do I introduce side characters without info dumping?
Pamela Koehne-Drube

May 14

How do you keep the middle of your story interesting?
Pamela Koehne-Drube

May 7