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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Aug 25, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“I’m writing a story with multiple POVs, how should I balance the story out so every MC gets equal time? I want to make sure I’m being fair to all my...
#character development, #plotting, #writing tips
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Aug 18, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“Hello! I’m writing a group of characters and currently planning their dynamics with each other; I have one older character 40-50 yrs (A) one teen...
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Aug 11, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“Hey do y’all have any resources for researching. Cause I have questions about things and I don’t wanna end up on a watch list.” The number of weird...
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Aug 4, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“Hello, I want to know what are some ways to come up with names for a non-magical energy source that gives people elemental abilities? I’ve had a few...
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Jul 28, 2025 | by Kimberley Long-Ewing
“How often should I describe a character’s “casual actions”? For example, when two of my characters are talking, I’ll add in little actions so the...
#character development, #dialogue, #writing tips
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Jul 21, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“What are the pros and cons of self publishing, choosing a small press, or going down the trad publishing route?” Every writer’s journey to...
#publishing platforms, #self-publishing, #traditional publishing
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Jul 14, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“Hey sorry if this has been asked already but could you give any tips on how to write a character falling in love at first sight or i suppose...
#character development, #romance, #writing tips
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Jul 7, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“Any tips for a terrible case of writers block that occurs without any real reason?” Writer’s block is often misunderstood. You’ll hear lots of...
#writer's block, #writing inspiration
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Jun 30, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“How do I know if a character I’ve set as a main character is going to be relevant to my story? I don’t want to make a whole character and get...
#character development, #writing tips
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Jun 23, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“I’m not sure where the heart of my story is. How do I figure out the theme of the story so I can flesh out the details (without changing my mind...
#character development, #plotting, #theme, #writing tips
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Jun 16, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“I’ve written 75% of my novel, but it has a medium-sized cast with quite a few subplots. For a satisfying ending, what do I prioritize for the final...
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Jun 9, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“Hi Novlr! Would you possibly have any ideas about how to make character backstories more interesting?” Trying to breathe life into a character’s...
#character development, #writing tips
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Jun 2, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“I’m going to be honest to the point of embarrassment: I’ve always wanted to write books for children in the style of Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little...
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May 26, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“How do you come up with a satisfying ending to a story? And what different types of endings can a story have?” Writing an ending that does justice...
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May 19, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“Hi, I have a fairly easy time writing all the meat and potato bits of my story but it’s the normal everyday stuff I struggle with. A lot of my...
#character development, #writing tips
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May 2, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
“Do you have any posts on turning a book into a series, and/or deciding how many books the series should be? I’m plotting my story and not sure how...
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