How do you research an unfamiliar industry?
Feb 7, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“How to do research for a story set in a field you know very little about (the film, music industry, sports like basketball…)?” The adage “write what...
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How do you write epistolary fiction?
Jan 31, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“So I want to write a story that’s told through letters and texts and stuff? Like, I’ve seen books that are all emails or diary entries and I think...
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How do you start writing again after a long break?
Jan 24, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“I took a long break from writing. I want to start writing again but I don’t know how. What should I do?” Writing takes a lot of time and effort, so...
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How do you write time skips?
Jan 19, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“Any advice on how to write time skips? I’m working on the second draft of my novel and I keep getting stuck on transitions where time passes....
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What’s the best way to edit my writing without feeling overwhelmed?
Jan 12, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“How do I know when I’ve done enough editing and my story’s actually ready to show to other people? I always feel like there’s more I could fix, but...
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How do I get my writing noticed by others?
Jan 5, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“I’ve finished my novel and I’m ready to share it with the world, but I have no idea where to start. How do I get my writing noticed? Social media...
#marketing, #self-publishing, #traditional publishing
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How do I stay motivated as a writer in a post-AI world?
Dec 28, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“I’m starting to write more to become a freelance author, but every time I get excited about publishing my works or people finding the stories I’m...
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How do I develop story pacing?
Dec 22, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“As a writer, we basically know the major beats before starting writing, but readers don’t, and we sometimes might slip too deep into things when the...
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How do I write enemies to lovers?
Dec 15, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“I don’t know if there’s already an article about this, but how should I go about an enemies to lovers type side plot? My two protagonists are in a...
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How do I write a character backstory?
Dec 8, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“How do I write a unique character backstory effectively?” Backstory can feel like quicksand. If you take one step in too deep, you’ll find yourself...
#character development, #writing tips
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What’s the difference between an anti-villain and an anti-hero?
Nov 30, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“Hello! 👋 What’s the difference between Anti-Villain and Anti-Hero??” Villains and heroes are two sides of the same coin. Every villain is the hero...
#character development, #writing tips
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How do you write a good metaphor?
Nov 23, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“I struggle with writing metaphors. I can come up with similes easily, but metaphors? Not so much. Any advice?” If you can write a simile, you’re...
#figures of speech, #writing tips
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How do you start writing after you’ve developed a plot?
Nov 17, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“I have the story of the novel, I have the ideas, I have the plot, but… just how do I really start writing???” There is nothing more intimidating to...
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How do you describe indoor spaces?
Nov 10, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“I struggle with describing interior scenes in my writing. I can visualize the spaces perfectly in my head, but when I try to put them on the page,...
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How can I improve my writer’s voice?
Nov 3, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“How can I improve my voice, the way I tell and show things in my writing? Is there a good method for it?” Finding your voice as a writer can feel...
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What can I do when I get stuck on a scene?
Oct 27, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“I’m stuck on a scene. I know what needs to happen, but every time I try to write it, it stalls. What can I do to get unstuck?” Every time I get one...
#character development, #plotting, #writing tips
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How do you know if your story idea is big enough for a novel?
Oct 20, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“Hiya. How do you know if an idea is big enough to span a whole novel? I often fall short when outlining because there’s just not enough depth to the...
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How do you come up with good character names?
Oct 13, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“I’ve been struggling with naming my characters for weeks now. I keep second-guessing every name I choose, worried it’s not meaningful or unique...
#character development, #writing inspiration, #writing tips
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Are there any books on writing you can recommend?
Oct 5, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“People always talk about different writing books but I’m not sure which ones would be worth my time. There are just too many! What books would you...
#book recommendations, #character development, #plotting, #writing inspiration
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How do I write an interesting prophecy?
Sep 29, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“I’m writing a fantasy series that includes a prophecy that all the characters are following but how do you make it feel like part of the world and...
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How do you stop yourself getting stuck at the planning stage?
Sep 22, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“What are the most basic steps needed to get to the point where you can start writing? I’ve finally got a solid enough idea for my first novel but...
#character development, #plotting, #productivity, #writing tips
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How do I effectively write foreshadowing?
Sep 15, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“How do I write foreshadowing in a way that won’t be noticed until you reread the scene?” When foreshadowing is done right it can be one of the most...
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How do you start a prologue or first chapter?
Sep 8, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“How do you write a prologue or first chapter? I want to start strong but don’t know how.” I don’t want to sound hyperbolic when I say that your...
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How do you introduce a new character?
Sep 1, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“You may have already done this, but how would you write a character’s introduction?” The old adage, “Never judge a book by it’s cover” applies to...
#character development, #writing tips
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