Aug 13, 2024 | by Kimberley Long-Ewing | Ask Novlr, Writing
“How do you see the deep diving into researching thing when writing?“ Research is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, I like to pay attention to...
#research, #worldbuilding, #writing inspiration, #writing tips
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Aug 12, 2024 | by Crystal Kamm | Writing
Last year, we did a poll on our Instagram to see whether our writers prefer to write in silence or with music. We wanted to know if there’s a...
#productivity, #writing inspiration, #writing tips
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Aug 9, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
If you love music, you’ll love these playlists! We’ve added 6 more amazing playlists to our already-growing collection. From sweeping classical...
#playlists, #writing inspiration
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Aug 6, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“Do any ungulates have any meaning? Like specific types of deer?“ Symbolism is one of the most important elements of any good writer’s toolbox. It...
#imagery, #symbolism, #writing tips
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Aug 5, 2024 | by Crystal Kamm | Writing
Book genres are simple classifications, allowing readers to know what kind of book they are reading. They also allow publishers to know what kind of...
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Aug 2, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
If you’ve ever experienced writer’s block, you know how frustrating and demoralising it can be. There are plenty of ways to break through it, but...
#writer's block, #writing inspiration, #writing tips
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Jul 30, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“Do you have any tips for writing a slowburn romance?” For any writers who enjoy the act of writing romances, we know that feeling of wanting to...
#character development, #romance, #writing tips
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Jul 29, 2024 | by Fija Callaghan | Writing
Have you ever read a novel that made you feel like you were right there in the heart of the story? Whether it’s a breakneck action scene, a touching...
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Jul 26, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Editing
Self-editing is an essential skill for any writer to have in their tool belt, no matter your publishing goal. Not only will it give your manuscript...
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Jul 23, 2024 | by Kimberley Long-Ewing | Ask Novlr, Writing
“How do I respectfully write a character dealing with addiction (like drugs, cigarettes etc..)” Writing a character with an addiction is to write...
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Jul 22, 2024 | by Alessia Troisi | Book Promotion
One of the biggest challenges writers face today, both traditionally and self-published, is marketing. While it does take some work, social media is...
#marketing, #self-publishing, #social media, #traditional publishing
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Jul 19, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Publishing, Writing
If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in a sea of unfamiliar jargon while scrolling through social media or chatting with writing industry pros,...
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Jul 16, 2024 | by Lindsay Sfara | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I’m working on a monster apocalypse story, but I’m struggling to make it unique. My focus is on the main character finding happiness and peace with...
#character development, #tropes, #writing tips
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Jul 15, 2024 | by Fija Callaghan | Writing
As artists, we are no strangers to darkness. Everyone, from psychologists to theologists to poets and journalists and concerned parents, has...
#writing inspiration, #writing tips
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Jul 12, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
My first attempt at the 24-hour novel challenge was back in 2022. I stumbled across the event by accident on Twitter and thought the event sounded...
#productivity, #writing events, #writing inspiration, #writing tips
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Jul 9, 2024 | by S. K. Eleton | Ask Novlr, Writing
I’m writing a character who is a serial killer but not willingly if that makes sense. Like, she kills once she finds herself in a murder or be...
#character development, #writing tips
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Jul 8, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Books
Each year, in the last week of September, the world observes Banned Books Week. Started in 1982 in response to an increase in challenges to books...
#book recommendations, #reading
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Jul 5, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
If the 24 Hour Novel challenge taught me anything, it’s the importance of writing playlists to boost your imagination. The right track list with the...
#playlists, #writing inspiration
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Jul 2, 2024 | by Kimberley Long-Ewing | Ask Novlr
I’ve written a novel featuring real people, specifically public figures. I’ve only shared it with friends and haven’t published it anywhere. Could I...
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Jul 1, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
When you read a story that lingers in your mind long after you turn the final page, chances are, that story had a powerful theme at its core. A theme...
#plotting, #theme, #writing exercises, #writing tips
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Jun 28, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
One of the most important elements to consider when writing is narrative voice. Narrative voice is the way in which you tell your story and is...
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Jun 25, 2024 | by Lindsay Sfara | Ask Novlr
“Hi I’m interested in writing, but idk how and where to start. Any advice?” Starting your writing adventure can seem daunting, but it’s actually the...
#character development, #genre, #plotting, #writing tips
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Jun 24, 2024 | by Fija Callaghan | Writing
Have you ever stopped to read a paragraph in a novel or short story over and over and over because of its stunningly beautiful language? Maybe you...
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Jun 21, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
The ABDCE structure is a great way to outline a short story. It stands for Action, Background, Development, Climax, and Ending. By following this...
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Jun 18, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr
“Tips on writing anthropomorphic animals? Been wanting to write a story/episodic novella based on my cat a la Sherlock Holmes meets Ghost Hunters....
#character development, #writing tips
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