Category: Writing
How do you choose between multiple story options?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Mar 21, 2026 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“I’m stuck on my story and I don’t know how to continue. I have a few...
Read More8 Mistakes to Avoid to Write the Perfect Novel Opening
by Kim Montgomery | Mar 20, 2026 | Writing | 0
Is there a single perfect novel opening? No. Is there a single winning formula to your perfect...
Read MoreHow do I come up with titles of authority?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Mar 16, 2026 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“This is probably an unusual question, but how do you come up with titles? I don’t...
Read MoreHow do you connect big ideas?
by Allie Cooper | Mar 9, 2026 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“I’m struggling to tie together my novel’s bigger themes. I have all these big ideas I...
Read MoreWhat 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...
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