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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Jun 17, 2024 | by Fija Callaghan | Books, Writing
There’s a lot of writing advice out there. You can find opinions on the writing craft in online forums, writing blogs, manuals, podcasts, university...
#book recommendations, #reading, #writing inspiration, #writing tips
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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
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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
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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