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How do you start writing again after a long break?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Jan 24, 2026 | Ask Novlr | 0
“I took a long break from writing. I want to start writing again but I don’t know how....
Read MoreHow do you write time skips?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Jan 19, 2026 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“Any advice on how to write time skips? I’m working on the second draft of my novel...
Read MoreWhat’s the best way to edit my writing without feeling overwhelmed?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Jan 12, 2026 | Ask Novlr, Editing | 0
“How do I know when I’ve done enough editing and my story’s actually ready to...
Read MoreHow do I get my writing noticed by others?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Jan 5, 2026 | Ask Novlr, Book Promotion | 0
“I’ve finished my novel and I’m ready to share it with the world, but I have no...
Read MoreHow do I stay motivated as a writer in a post-AI world?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Dec 28, 2025 | Ask Novlr, Publishing, Writing | 0
“I’m starting to write more to become a freelance author, but every time I get excited...
Read MoreHow do I develop story pacing?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Dec 22, 2025 | Ask Novlr, Editing, Writing | 0
“As a writer, we basically know the major beats before starting writing, but readers...
Read MoreHow do I write enemies to lovers?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Dec 15, 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“I don’t know if there’s already an article about this, but how should I go...
Read MoreHow do I write a character backstory?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Dec 8, 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“How do I write a unique character backstory effectively?” Backstory can feel like quicksand. If...
Read MoreWhat’s the difference between an anti-villain and an anti-hero?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Nov 30, 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“Hello! 👋 What’s the difference between Anti-Villain and Anti-Hero??” Villains...
Read MoreHow do you write a good metaphor?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Nov 23, 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“I struggle with writing metaphors. I can come up with similes easily, but metaphors? Not so...
Read MoreHow do you start writing after you’ve developed a plot?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Nov 17, 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“I have the story of the novel, I have the ideas, I have the plot, but… just how do I...
Read MoreHow do you describe indoor spaces?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Nov 10, 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“I struggle with describing interior scenes in my writing. I can visualize the spaces...
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