Author Spotlight with Carl Burkitt
Aug 14, 2023 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
Carl Burkitt likes telling tales. He tells long tales, short tales, silly tales, sad tales, and tells them online, behind a mic, in books, in...
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Advice to writers from experts, our personal recommendations and community contributions. Here you'll find articles spreading across the vast spectrum of writing domains.
How To Create a Fan-Favorite Character
Aug 4, 2023 | by Char
Have you ever wondered how Daryl Dixon came to be a fan-favorite character, and why every single zombie-crazed fan swore to riot if any harm came to...
#character development, #writing tips
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Author Interview with Nina Hanefeld
Jul 24, 2023 | by Nina Hanefeld
Nina Hanefeld is a writer, counsellor, and part-time teacher. For almost 15 years, she has been educating about menstruation, contraception, and...
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Why I Love My Morning Pages
Jul 21, 2023 | by Crystal Kamm
In the book The Artist’s Way, by Julia Cameron, one of the exercises recommended for stimulating creativity is writing morning pages. This writing...
#productivity, #writers' routines
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A Plot Structure for Writing Terrifying Horror Fiction
May 26, 2023 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
Horror is one of the most enduring genres of fiction. It touches something within us – letting us explore our most primal emotions. There are no hard...
#downloadable templates, #halloween, #plot templates, #plotting
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AI and You: Emerging Technology and What It Means for Writers
Apr 21, 2023 | by Arthur Franz IV
Imagine the world in 1439. You are a scribe, and your job is to meticulously copy manuscripts into empty books. It is a sweet gig…until the printing...
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5 Unusual Places to Find Writing Prompts
Mar 13, 2023 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
Writing prompts aren’t hard to come by. There are entire websites and books dedicated to just that very thing. After a while, though, the prompts...
#writing inspiration, #writing prompts, #writing tips
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“Should I Carry On Writing?” and Other Writers’ Angst
Feb 6, 2023 | by Kim Montgomery
People write for many different reasons. Last year, we asked over 70,000 of our users why they write, and the results were very interesting! Because...
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8 Must-Listen Podcasts for Writers
Jan 20, 2023 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
Podcasts are an excellent way for writers to stay inspired, informed, and connected. They let authors share their expertise, honed over years of...
#productivity, #self-publishing, #writing inspiration, #writing tips
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Writing Business Books: Creating Compelling Non-Fiction
Jan 6, 2023 | by Lydia Yadi
Business books are instructional books that offer advice on how to be more successful at work or in business. They aim to offer the reader practical...
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Author Spotlight with Alice Aagaard
Nov 25, 2022 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
In this series, we interview published Novlr authors to learn about their work, routines, and how they use Novlr. Alice Aagaard is a Danish writer...
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Author Spotlight With Heidi Stephens
Nov 4, 2022 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
In this series, we interview published Novlr authors to learn about their work, routines, and how they use Novlr. Heidi Stephens has spent her career...
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Turn Off the TV, Write a Novel
Oct 3, 2022 | by Crystal Kamm
When writing a novel, there’s more to success than getting the work done. Being successful really comes down to a few things, namely, putting in the...
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I Wrote a Novel in 24 Hours and This Is What I Learned
Jul 1, 2022 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
As some of you may have followed on Twitter, in the last week of June I participated in the 24 Hour Novel challenge. Writers from all over the world...
#productivity, #writing events, #writing inspiration, #writing tips
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Author Spotlight with Dana Wilkerson
May 30, 2022 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
In this series, we interview published Novlr authors to learn about their work, routines, and how they use Novlr. D.A. (Dana) Wilkerson is the author...
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Author Spotlight with Shameka Erby
Apr 25, 2022 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
In this series, we interview published Novlr authors to learn about their work, routines, and how they use Novlr. Shameka Erby is a writer from...
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Author Showcase with Naley Gonzalez
Jan 31, 2022 | by Naley Gonzalez
In this series, we interview published Novlr authors to learn about their work, routines, and how they use Novlr. Naley Gonzalez is a multi-genre New...
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The Best Plotting Tools for Writers and Novels
Jan 14, 2022 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
Outlining a novel can be the hardest part of any writing journey, so having the right tool for the job is absolutely essential. The more complex a...
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From the Notebook of Dante Papier
Jan 10, 2022 | by Dante Papier
It strikes me as odd that we only count down to midnight once a year. Is not every day we spend on this earth a gift worth celebrating? Is not...
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Author Spotlight with Joseph D. Slater
Dec 27, 2021 | by Joseph D. Slater
In this series, we will be interviewing published Novlr authors to learn about their work, their routines, and how they use Novlr. Raised in the...
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5 Reasons Why You Should Write a Christmas Book
Dec 13, 2021 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
People write for a number of reasons, all of which are personal. Whether you’re a writer writing for your own pleasure, or someone looking to make...
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10 Perfect Christmas Gifts for Writers
Dec 3, 2021 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
With the cold winter fully set in, Michael Bublé emerging from hibernation, and Chris Rea beginning his annual drive home, we know the countdown for...
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Author Interview with Daniel Verastiqui
Nov 29, 2021 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube
Daniel Verastiqui is a Science Fiction author from Austin, Texas. His books explore the themes of relationships and identity in the context of...
read moreDante Papier: An Announcement
Nov 19, 2021 | by Dante Papier
Dear friends and fans, I am thrilled to announce that, after eight long months, my battle with writer’s block is over. Today, I have written my first...
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