Category: Writing
What to Do When Motivation Is Lacking
by Crystal Kamm | Mar 5, 2026 | Writing | 0
When you’re writing something as huge as a novel, it can be difficult to remain motivated, and...
Read MoreWhat is lyrical prose and how do you use it effectively?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Mar 2, 2026 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“I’ve been told my prose is ‘too plain’ and that I should make it more...
Read MoreThe Troubling Trend of Online Beta Reading Scams
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Feb 26, 2026 | Writing | 0
If you’ve spent any time on writing social media lately, you’ve probably noticed a surge of...
Read MoreHow do you write a tragic backstory?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Feb 23, 2026 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“I’m trying to write a backstory for my main character. She’s supposed to have...
Read More10 Creative Writing Prompts to Ignite Your Imagination
by Kim Montgomery | Feb 20, 2026 | Writing | 0
Every writer knows the feeling of the dreaded blinking cursor on a blank page, the weight of...
Read MoreHow do you fix plot holes?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Feb 13, 2026 | Ask Novlr, Editing, Writing | 0
“Hello, I was writing my book and I realised that I had two plot holes that need fixing. I...
Read MoreBreaking Down the Key Lessons of Stephen King’s ‘On Writing’
by Allie Cooper | Feb 12, 2026 | Books, Writing | 0
In On Writing, his seminal work on the craft of creative writing, Stephen King said,...
Read MoreHow do you research an unfamiliar industry?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Feb 7, 2026 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“How to do research for a story set in a field you know very little about (the film, music...
Read MoreHow do you write epistolary fiction?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Jan 31, 2026 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“So I want to write a story that’s told through letters and texts and stuff? Like,...
Read MoreGenre Talk: Exploring the World of Cosy Fiction
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Jan 28, 2026 | Books, Writing | 0
Cosy fiction is the literary equivalent of a warm hug. It’s about emotions and gentle...
Read More5 Tips for Writing When You Have a Busy Life
by Naley Gonzalez | Jan 23, 2026 | Writing | 0
Too often, people believe they’re too busy to write a novel. And with the pace of modern life,...
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...
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