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Books

What should you read next?. Topical book recommendations, themed lists and our favourite author's favourite books.

Books Archives | The Novlr Reading Room

Writing

Advice to writers from experts, our personal recommendations and community contributions. Articles spreading the broad spectrum of writing domains.

Writing Archives | The Novlr Reading Room

writing community

The writing community is wide and varied. Whether you&#8217;re looking for information on cooperatives, writing groups, advice, or motivation, you&#8217;ll find something here.

writing community Archives | The Novlr Reading Room

writing inspiration

Get inspired and motivated to write through prompts, exercises, playlists and more.

writing inspiration Archives | The Novlr Reading Room

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book recommendations

Looking for a new book to read? Need writing help and inspiration and don&#8217;t know where to turn?  We&#8217;ve got you covered with these book recommendations for all your reading needs.

book recommendations Archives | The Novlr Reading Room

genre

Choosing the right genre for your writing is essential.  Here you&#8217;ll find posts about genre in general, and about writing or reading specific genres.

genre Archives | The Novlr Reading Room

writing tips

Tips and tricks from writers at all stages of their writing journeys.

writing tips Archives | The Novlr Reading Room

Banned books and why you should read them - Novlr

reading

Our top reading recommends for both writers and readers.

reading Archives | The Novlr Reading Room

Three books on writing that every writer should read - Novlr

Elmore Leonard's 10 Rules for Writing - Novlr

non-fiction

We&#8217;ve got tips and advice from industry experts from the top five publishing houses to get you writing amazing non-fiction, book proposals, and increase your chances of finding a publisher.

non-fiction Archives | The Novlr Reading Room

Publishing

Advice and insight for everything publishing. Let us guide you through some of the processes and let authors share their experiences.

Publishing Archives | The Novlr Reading Room

book agents

Querying agents is a daunting prospect for writers who want to traditionally publish. Here you&#8217;ll find some tips and discussion around what you can do to maximise your chances of landing a literary agent.

book agents Archives | The Novlr Reading Room

self-publishing

Tips from writers and authors on how and where to self-publish your work.

self-publishing Archives | The Novlr Reading Room

traditional publishing

Find helpful advice and insights into traditional publishing and how to get your work into bookshops.

traditional publishing Archives | The Novlr Reading Room

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writing exercises

Stuck on a scene? Lacking inspiration?  Try one of these writing exercises to get those creative juices flowing.

writing exercises Archives | The Novlr Reading Room

writing prompts

Looking for something to write about? Here you&#8217;ll find a collection of writing prompts and where to seek out inspiration.

writing prompts Archives | The Novlr Reading Room

Reading Roundup - Our writers' favourite books of 2023

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Editing

Whether you&#8217;re looking to learn about self-editing or need tips on what to look for in a professional editor, we&#8217;ve got you covered.

Editing Archives | The Novlr Reading Room

grammar

Want to learn more about grammar, grammatical structures, or what grammar rules it&#8217;s safe to ignore? You&#8217;re in the right place! &nbsp;

grammar Archives | The Novlr Reading Room

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halloween

Halloween is a great time for books, so whether you're a reader or a writer, we've got some amazing book recommendations and writing tips to share.

halloween Archives | The Novlr Reading Room

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christmas

Whether you&#8217;re writing or reading a Christmas story, or just looking for the perfect gift for the writer in your life, Novlr has you covered for the festive season.

christmas Archives | The Novlr Reading Room

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