May 25, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“How do I know whether or not to put my book in multiple perspectives? I think it would make my story better but how do I know if it really needs it?...
#character development, #plotting, #writing tips
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May 22, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Publishing
You’ve finished your manuscript, and you’re ready to pitch your novel to an agent. But how do you ensure your query letter will stand out from the...
#book agents, #traditional publishing
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May 18, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“How do I make a calm and collected character in a very overwhelming situation?” Writing a character who remains composed when everything around them...
#character development, #writing tips
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May 14, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
Never, in the history of the written word has there been more contradictory writing advice than that surrounding synonyms. Possibly hyperbolic? Sure....
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May 11, 2026 | by Savannah Jackson | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I’m struggling to make my characters’ relationships feel real. They interact, but it feels flat. How do I give them chemistry?” So much of what...
#character development, #writing tips
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May 7, 2026 | by Lydia Yadi | Writing
Narrative non-fiction brings to life true stories like historic events and personal experiences. It uses the techniques usually associated with...
#book recommendations, #non-fiction, #writing tips
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May 4, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“Okay so I’m trying to write a story set in the future and I’m kinda stuck?? Like I know what my general plot is and I have my characters figured out...
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Apr 30, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Publishing
A few years ago, I attended the London Book Fair. It was a fantastic experience where I got to mingle with other writers, meet publishers, and hear...
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Apr 25, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Books
“Tips on developing a magic school for adults? Most magic schools I read about are for children, so I wanted to make a magic university.” While...
#book recommendations, #worldbuilding, #writing tips
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Apr 23, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
If you’ve ever felt the grip of a good book, unable to put it down, you understand the pull of a well-told story. Behind the scenes of your favourite...
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Apr 19, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“How do you keep a chapter on topic? I keep finding myself going off on tangents, adding scenes that don’t really belong, or ending up somewhere...
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Apr 16, 2026 | by Crystal Kamm | Books, Writing
Writers have tons of creative ideas, but most of us aren’t scientists. So, how do we make sure that we get the science right in our fiction? Even if...
#book recommendations, #reading, #writing tips
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Apr 12, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I’m struggling with how I should write sci-fi future with human-like aliens. I don’t want to focus on differences but rather on similarities between...
#character development, #science fiction, #writing tips
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Apr 8, 2026 | by Martin Woods | Writing
In most genres, once you have the story, the setting suggests itself. In the science fiction and fantasy genres, however, the setting often comes...
#worldbuilding, #writing exercises, #writing inspiration, #writing tips
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Apr 5, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I’m struggling to get into characters’ heads. The fandom I write for has many different characters and I’m trying to keep them as canonical as...
#character development, #writing tips
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Apr 2, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
When you take on any writing project, you might find yourself stuck on a story point, unable to muddle through a character’s motivation, or be unsure...
#productivity, #writing events, #writing tips
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Mar 30, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I wrote a short story a while back that I really love, and I keep thinking about it. I feel like there’s more to explore with these characters and...
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Mar 26, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
Your setting is fundamental to your story. It’s the backbone of your plot and is essential to providing narrative context, establishing the mood and...
#downloadable templates, #worldbuilding, #writing tips
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Mar 21, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I’m stuck on my story and I don’t know how to continue. I have a few continuations in mind and don’t know which one to pick. Every continuation...
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Mar 20, 2026 | by Kim Montgomery | Writing
Is there a single perfect novel opening? No. Is there a single winning formula to your perfect novel opening? No. There are, however, very common...
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Mar 16, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“This is probably an unusual question, but how do you come up with titles? I don’t mean titles for chapters or such, but titles for positions, like...
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Mar 13, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Editing
You’re going to be putting a lot of time and effort into your book, so it’s important that it’s as good as it can be. With all the different types of...
#self-publishing, #traditional publishing
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Mar 9, 2026 | by Allie Cooper | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I’m struggling to tie together my novel’s bigger themes. I have all these big ideas I want to explore, like grief, identity, and belonging but they...
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Mar 5, 2026 | by Crystal Kamm | Writing
When you’re writing something as huge as a novel, it can be difficult to remain motivated, and that is a fact. Most other projects are easy to look...
#motivation, #writing inspiration
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Mar 2, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I’ve been told my prose is ‘too plain’ and that I should make it more lyrical, but I’m not really sure what that means. Can you help?” Firstly, I...
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