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How do you balance multiple points of view?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Aug 25, 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“I’m writing a story with multiple POVs, how should I balance the story out so every...
Read MoreHow do you write a realistic caregiver?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Aug 18, 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“Hello! I’m writing a group of characters and currently planning their dynamics with each...
Read MoreHow do you research effectively?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Aug 11, 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“Hey do y’all have any resources for researching. Cause I have questions about things...
Read MoreHow do you come up with great fantasy names?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Aug 4, 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“Hello, I want to know what are some ways to come up with names for a non-magical energy...
Read MoreAre casual character actions necessary, or just clutter?
by Kimberley Long-Ewing | Jul 28, 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“How often should I describe a character’s “casual actions”? For example,...
Read MoreWhat are the pros and cons of different publishing routes?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Jul 21, 2025 | Ask Novlr, Publishing | 0
“What are the pros and cons of self publishing, choosing a small press, or going down the...
Read MoreHow do you write love at first sight?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Jul 14, 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“Hey sorry if this has been asked already but could you give any tips on how to write a...
Read MoreHow do you deal with sudden writer’s block?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Jul 7, 2025 | Ask Novlr | 0
“Any tips for a terrible case of writers block that occurs without any real reason?”...
Read MoreHow do I know if I’ve picked the right protagonist?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Jun 30, 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“How do I know if a character I’ve set as a main character is going to be relevant to...
Read MoreHow do you come up with a theme for your story?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Jun 23, 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“I’m not sure where the heart of my story is. How do I figure out the theme of the story so...
Read MoreHow do you prioritise subplots?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Jun 16, 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“I’ve written 75% of my novel, but it has a medium-sized cast with quite a few...
Read MoreHow do you write interesting character backstories?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Jun 9, 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“Hi Novlr! Would you possibly have any ideas about how to make character backstories more...
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