Category: Writing
5 Writing Games to Help You Get to Know Your Characters
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Oct 24, 2025 | Writing | 0
The thrill of watching a character unfold and develop on the page is an experience like no other....
Read MoreHow do you know if your story idea is big enough for a novel?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Oct 20, 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“Hiya. How do you know if an idea is big enough to span a whole novel? I often fall short...
Read MoreTackling a November Writing Challenge? Here’s What You Need to Know
by Kim Montgomery | Oct 17, 2025 | Writing | 1
It’s that time of year again! Brush off your laptops and pick up your pencils, because this is the...
Read MoreHow do you come up with good character names?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Oct 13, 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“I’ve been struggling with naming my characters for weeks now. I keep second-guessing...
Read MoreHow to Research and Bring Authentic History to Your Fiction
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Oct 10, 2025 | Books, Writing | 0
In the world of historical fiction, authenticity can make all the difference. Well-researched...
Read MoreHow do I write an interesting prophecy?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Sep 29, 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“I’m writing a fantasy series that includes a prophecy that all the characters are following...
Read MoreHow do you stop yourself getting stuck at the planning stage?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Sep 22, 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“What are the most basic steps needed to get to the point where you can start writing?...
Read More4 Tips For Reading Your Novel for the Very First Time
by Crystal Kamm | Sep 18, 2025 | Editing, Writing | 0
Everyone writes differently; that much we know. Some people write a whole novel from start to...
Read MoreHow do I effectively write foreshadowing?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Sep 15, 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“How do I write foreshadowing in a way that won’t be noticed until you reread the...
Read MoreHow To Get the Most Out of Your Writing Time
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Sep 11, 2025 | Writing | 0
The dream of many writers is to make it a full-time profession. For full-time writers, it’s...
Read MoreHow do you start a prologue or first chapter?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Sep 8, 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“How do you write a prologue or first chapter? I want to start strong but don’t know...
Read MoreHow Finding a Writing Community Can Support Your Goals
by Savannah Jackson | Sep 5, 2025 | Writing | 0
Writing is full of wonderful moments. The first spark of an idea that you cannot get out of your...
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