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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Oct 17, 2025 | by Kim Montgomery | Writing
It’s that time of year again! Brush off your laptops and pick up your pencils, because this is the month where many writers challenge ourselves to...
#productivity, #writing events
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Oct 13, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I’ve been struggling with naming my characters for weeks now. I keep second-guessing every name I choose, worried it’s not meaningful or unique...
#character development, #writing inspiration, #writing tips
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Oct 10, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Books, Writing
In the world of historical fiction, authenticity can make all the difference. Well-researched novels transport readers to a different place and time,...
#book recommendations, #writing inspiration, #writing tips
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Oct 5, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Books
“People always talk about different writing books but I’m not sure which ones would be worth my time. There are just too many! What books would you...
#book recommendations, #character development, #plotting, #writing inspiration
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Oct 3, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Publishing
ISBNs sound like a scary hoop that authors have to jump through, so let’s take a moment to unravel the mystery and give you a bit more clarity on...
#self-publishing, #traditional publishing
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Sep 29, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I’m writing a fantasy series that includes a prophecy that all the characters are following but how do you make it feel like part of the world and...
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Sep 26, 2025 | by Kristina Stanley | Editing
It’s an amazing accomplishment to write a novel. Many people start one, but you’ve actually finished one and have a shiny new first draft! As an...
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Sep 22, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“What are the most basic steps needed to get to the point where you can start writing? I’ve finally got a solid enough idea for my first novel but...
#character development, #plotting, #productivity, #writing tips
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Sep 18, 2025 | by Crystal Kamm | Editing, Writing
Everyone writes differently; that much we know. Some people write a whole novel from start to finish and then read it, make a few minor changes, and...
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Sep 15, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“How do I write foreshadowing in a way that won’t be noticed until you reread the scene?” When foreshadowing is done right it can be one of the most...
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Sep 11, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
The dream of many writers is to make it a full-time profession. For full-time writers, it’s easy to build and plan your day around your writing, but...
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Sep 8, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“How do you write a prologue or first chapter? I want to start strong but don’t know how.” I don’t want to sound hyperbolic when I say that your...
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