Jan 12, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Editing
“How do I know when I’ve done enough editing and my story’s actually ready to show to other people? I always feel like there’s more I could fix, but...
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Jan 7, 2026 | by Lydia Yadi | Publishing
You’ve thought of an amazing idea for a non-fiction book that you feel passionately you need to write. But how do you get an agent or publisher to...
#non-fiction, #traditional publishing
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Jan 5, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Book Promotion
“I’ve finished my novel and I’m ready to share it with the world, but I have no idea where to start. How do I get my writing noticed? Social media...
#marketing, #self-publishing, #traditional publishing
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Jan 2, 2026 | by Rowena Wiseman | Publishing
Self-publishing has changed the game. Writers now have creative control over their words, and there is more opportunity to make money out of their...
#publishing platforms, #self-publishing
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Dec 28, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Publishing, Writing
“I’m starting to write more to become a freelance author, but every time I get excited about publishing my works or people finding the stories I’m...
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Dec 26, 2025 | by Nimrod Cortés | Writing
You’ve probably read a story set in a world so wonderful that you think: “I wish I lived there”; or even better, it inspires you to imagine all the...
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Dec 22, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Editing, Writing
“As a writer, we basically know the major beats before starting writing, but readers don’t, and we sometimes might slip too deep into things when the...
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Dec 19, 2025 | by Rowena Wiseman | Editing, Publishing
You’ve finished your book, and it’s your best work to date! You’re sure people are going to love it. But, before you start sending it off to agents...
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Dec 15, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I don’t know if there’s already an article about this, but how should I go about an enemies to lovers type side plot? My two protagonists are in a...
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Dec 12, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Books, Writing
Writing is a skill that takes practice, but there is more to being a great writer than simply putting words on a page. Reading is an essential skill...
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Dec 8, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“How do I write a unique character backstory effectively?” Backstory can feel like quicksand. If you take one step in too deep, you’ll find yourself...
#character development, #writing tips
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Dec 4, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
I’ll happily admit that I’m not a plotter. I have story ideas, but I find sitting down to actually map those ideas out into a manageable form to be a...
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Nov 30, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“Hello! 👋 What’s the difference between Anti-Villain and Anti-Hero??” Villains and heroes are two sides of the same coin. Every villain is the hero...
#character development, #writing tips
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Nov 28, 2025 | by Arthur Franz IV | Editing
I recently revised a story from almost a quarter century ago. As I dug through this monument to writers’ past, I was pleased with the quality of the...
#character development, #dialogue, #writing tips
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Nov 23, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I struggle with writing metaphors. I can come up with similes easily, but metaphors? Not so much. Any advice?” If you can write a simile, you’re...
#figures of speech, #writing tips
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Nov 21, 2025 | by Char | Writing
If you’re a writer and you’ve had any type of online presence in the past few years, you may have come across the term “character archetypes.” The...
#character development, #writing tips
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Nov 17, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I have the story of the novel, I have the ideas, I have the plot, but… just how do I really start writing???” There is nothing more intimidating to...
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Nov 14, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
Subplots are a hugely overlooked part of the drafting process. They are often overlooked for the much more overt plotline you’ll have bouncing around...
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Nov 10, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I struggle with describing interior scenes in my writing. I can visualize the spaces perfectly in my head, but when I try to put them on the page,...
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Nov 7, 2025 | by Crystal Kamm | Writing
Writers everywhere approach their novels differently. Some of you meticulously plan everything. Others wing it by sliding into their computer chairs...
#plotting, #productivity, #writing tips
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Nov 3, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr
“How can I improve my voice, the way I tell and show things in my writing? Is there a good method for it?” Finding your voice as a writer can feel...
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Oct 31, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
No matter what type of fantasy world you’re writing, it’s easy for your plot to feel one-note if you don’t practice worldbuilding. It’s important to...
#plotting, #worldbuilding, #writing tips
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Oct 27, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Editing, Writing
“I’m stuck on a scene. I know what needs to happen, but every time I try to write it, it stalls. What can I do to get unstuck?” Every time I get one...
#character development, #plotting, #writing tips
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Oct 24, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
The thrill of watching a character unfold and develop on the page is an experience like no other. But, it can be a challenge to truly understand and...
#character development, #writing exercises, #writing inspiration, #writing prompts
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Oct 20, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“Hiya. How do you know if an idea is big enough to span a whole novel? I often fall short when outlining because there’s just not enough depth to the...
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