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The Novlr Guide To Finding Writing Inspiration

Let’s face it: every writer, no matter what stage of the writing journey they’re on, has experienced those moments when their imaginations seem to have taken an unexpected vacation. We’ve all stared at that blank page, pleading with it to reveal its hidden secrets. Inspiration is the magical thread that…

Kim Montgomery

Jun 9

Writer doing a Story Edit - Photo by ConvertKit on UnsplashHow To Story Edit Like A Pro
Kristina Stanley

Jun 5

Engage all senses to show, don't tell - Photo by RF._.studioShow, Don’t Tell: The Not-So-Secret Weapon of All Great Writers
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jun 2

Writing prompts - Photo by Vlada Karpovich for Pexels10 Creative Writing Prompts to Ignite Your Imagination
Kim Montgomery

May 29

Writing Horror Fiction - Photo by Edilson Borges on UnsplashA Plot Structure for Writing Terrifying Horror Fiction
Pamela Koehne-Drube

May 26

Worldbuilding techniques - Photo by Rex Joshua Alarcon America for PexelsThe Worldbuilding Workout: Tips for Sculpting Your Universe
Nimrod Cortés

May 19

The Hero's Journey - photograph by Matt Howard on unsplashFrom Ordinary to Extraordinary: How To Write The Hero’s Journey
Pamela Koehne-Drube

May 15

how to beat writer's block - Photo by Uday Mittal on Unsplash4 Fundamental Tools for Beating Writer’s Block
Arthur Franz IV

May 8

crutch words - Photo by Glen Carrie on Unsplash5 Crutch Words to Eliminate From Your Writing
Pamela Koehne-Drube

May 5

Headphones and vinyl on shelf - Photo by blocks at UnsplashhEpic Scene-Specific Writing Playlists for Chases, Love, Murder…
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Apr 28

don't delete your words. Your words have value - Photo by Nikolai Ulltang for PexelsDon’t Delete Your Words. Your Words Have Value.
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Apr 24

Ai for writers - Photo by DeepMind on UnsplashAI and You: Emerging Technology and What It Means for Writers
Arthur Franz IV

Apr 21

create compelling characters - Photo by Bruno Henrique for PexelsHow to Create a Compelling Character in Minutes
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Apr 17