Jun 14, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Books, Writing
On my 25th birthday, my sister gifted me a copy of Elmore Leonard’s 10 Rules for Writing. Like most writers, I was constantly looking for that spark...
#writing inspiration, #writing tips
read more
Jun 11, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr
As a writer, who’s first language is not English, how can I expand my vocabulary so I wouldn’t be too repetitive? I grew up in a bilingual household...
#reading, #vocabulary, #writing tips
read more
Jun 10, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Publishing, Writing
If you plan to publish a book, it’s essential to get as much feedback as possible. Feedback is crucial for making sure your story is the best it can...
read more
Jun 7, 2024 | by Lydia Yadi | Books, Writing
Travel writing is about visiting different places and observing things that are unique to the specific destination, like the landscape and geography,...
read more
Jun 4, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr
Plants can serve as powerful symbols, metaphors, and plot devices, adding depth and richness to your stories, and are a great thing to include in...
read more
Jun 3, 2024 | by Fija Callaghan | Publishing
So — you’ve done it! You’ve created a sparkling masterpiece of a novel, short story, or poem, and you’re ready to show it to the world. You know that...
#book agents, #traditional publishing
read more
May 31, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
To find your writer’s voice, it is important to understand what it is. Voice is an author’s style of writing, which includes choice of words,...
#writing exercises, #writing tips
read more
May 28, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr
“Hello! Do you have any advice for indecisiveness when creating characters? I don’t have much trouble with creating conflict, but figuring out my...
#character development, #writing tips
read more
May 27, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Book Promotion, Publishing
The New York Times Bestseller list is the most famous list of bestselling books in the United States. It has been published weekly in The New York...
#self-publishing, #traditional publishing
read more
May 24, 2024 | by Rebecca Higgins | Writing
Let me paint a picture: It’s the middle of the pandemic, and I’m living in one of the most locked down cities in the world As a self proclaimed...
#productivity, #writing events
read more
May 21, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr
“How do I create laws/rules for my world-building?” Creating laws and rules is a crucial aspect of worldbuilding in any piece of fiction, but it’s...
read more
May 20, 2024 | by Crystal Kamm | Writing
“Start late, leave early” is a screenwriting principle that has made its way into the wider writing world. Essentially, what it means is not to...
read more
May 17, 2024 | by Joseph D. Slater | Book Promotion
You’ve put in the work and given yourself anxiety about fictional people and places. You’ve worked late into the night because you had a romance...
read more
May 14, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr
“What is a good way to introduce side characters into a story without being overly descriptive” Interesting characters are essential to telling a...
#character development, #writing tips
read more
May 13, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
There’s something special about a Cozy Mystery. They’re great escapism, and without the gore and violence so often associated with “hardboiled”...
#downloadable templates, #plot templates, #plotting, #writing tips
read more
May 10, 2024 | by Nimrod Cortés | Writing
When we talk about creating characters, we usually use three dimensions: physical, cultural, and socio-economic. On their own, these dimensions have...
#character development, #writing tips
read more
May 7, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr
“How would you go about creating an interesting middle of a story?” As a creative writer, you know that the beginning and end of your story are...
read more
May 6, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
It’s no secret that music and writing often go hand in hand. We’ve added 6 more amazing playlists for writing to Spotify that we know you’re going to...
#playlists, #writing inspiration
read more
May 3, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Books, Publishing
If you’re planning to publish a novel, then there is no greater resource than the Writers’ and Artists’ Yearbook. Every year, Bloomsbury publishing...
#book agents, #book recommendations, #self-publishing, #traditional publishing
read more
Apr 29, 2024 | by Summer Keown | Publishing
Learning how to get over rejection isn’t easy, especially if you’ve poured your heart and soul into your writing. You’ve written an incredible story,...
#motivation, #traditional publishing
read more
Apr 26, 2024 | by Crystal Kamm | Writing
Creative block is a normal part of the writing process and it happens to all writers at some point. Some writers worry about feeling blocked and seek...
#writing inspiration, #writing tips
read more
Apr 19, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Publishing, Writing
Have you ever wondered why some books have a preface and others don’t? Or what the difference is between an introduction and a foreword? Well, wonder...
read more
Apr 15, 2024 | by Lydia Yadi | Writing
Nature writing is a type of non-fiction writing in which the beauty of the natural world is observed and described, often as a way of exploring human...
#book recommendations, #non-fiction, #writing tips
read more
Apr 11, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
Historical fiction combines elements of history with imaginative storytelling. It transports readers to different eras, from ancient civilisations to...
read more
Apr 8, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Books, Writing
The best way to be a writer is to write. But we all need inspiration from somewhere, and sometimes, the ideas just don’t flow. You can use your...
#writing exercises, #writing inspiration, #writing prompts, #writing tips
read moreNovlr is a writer-owned writing workspace built for, and by writers. We are the home for creative writing, here to support you at every stage of your writing journey, no matter what that looks like.