Category: Ask Novlr
How do you come up with good character names?
“I’ve been struggling with naming my characters for weeks now. I keep second-guessing...
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Are there any books on writing you can recommend?
“People always talk about different writing books but I’m not sure which ones would be...
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How do I write an interesting prophecy?
“I’m writing a fantasy series that includes a prophecy that all the characters are following...
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How do you stop yourself getting stuck at the planning stage?
“What are the most basic steps needed to get to the point where you can start writing?...
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How do I effectively write foreshadowing?
“How do I write foreshadowing in a way that won’t be noticed until you reread the...
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How do you start a prologue or first chapter?
“How do you write a prologue or first chapter? I want to start strong but don’t know...
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How do you introduce a new character?
“You may have already done this, but how would you write a character’s...
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How do you balance multiple points of view?
“I’m writing a story with multiple POVs, how should I balance the story out so every...
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How do you write a realistic caregiver?
“Hello! I’m writing a group of characters and currently planning their dynamics with each...
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How do you research effectively?
“Hey do y’all have any resources for researching. Cause I have questions about things...
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How do you come up with great fantasy names?
“Hello, I want to know what are some ways to come up with names for a non-magical energy...
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Are casual character actions necessary, or just clutter?
“How often should I describe a character’s “casual actions”? For example,...
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