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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Sep 5, 2025 | by Savannah Jackson | Writing
Writing is full of wonderful moments. The first spark of an idea that you cannot get out of your head. Finally getting the scene that you’ve spent...
#productivity, #writing community
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Sep 1, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“You may have already done this, but how would you write a character’s introduction?” The old adage, “Never judge a book by it’s cover” applies to...
#character development, #writing tips
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Aug 29, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
There are no hard and fast rules for how long your book or story must be, but there are recommended word counts that can help you reach success. They...
#book agents, #self-publishing, #traditional publishing, #writing tips
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Aug 25, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I’m writing a story with multiple POVs, how should I balance the story out so every MC gets equal time? I want to make sure I’m being fair to all my...
#character development, #plotting, #writing tips
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Aug 22, 2025 | by Nimrod Cortés | Writing
Hand-to-hand combat in any story must be a powerful narrative clash between passion and action, where the writer transforms words into swords and...
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Aug 18, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“Hello! I’m writing a group of characters and currently planning their dynamics with each other; I have one older character 40-50 yrs (A) one teen...
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Aug 15, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
Music has inspired people for generations. It helps guide our emotions, can change our moods, and even act as catharsis in times of emotional...
#playlists, #writing inspiration
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Aug 11, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“Hey do y’all have any resources for researching. Cause I have questions about things and I don’t wanna end up on a watch list.” The number of weird...
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Aug 8, 2025 | by Arthur Franz IV | Writing
Writer’s block is the manifestation of fear that prevents you from creating art. Though invisible and intangible, it is a fierce and worthy opponent....
#productivity, #writer's block, #writing inspiration, #writing tips
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Aug 4, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“Hello, I want to know what are some ways to come up with names for a non-magical energy source that gives people elemental abilities? I’ve had a few...
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Aug 1, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
Have you ever read back something you’ve written and felt like it’s not as strong as you’d like? We all have crutch words we overuse that both bulk...
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Jul 28, 2025 | by Kimberley Long-Ewing | Ask Novlr, Writing
“How often should I describe a character’s “casual actions”? For example, when two of my characters are talking, I’ll add in little actions so the...
#character development, #dialogue, #writing tips
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Jul 25, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
If you’ve got an idea for a story, but are stuck on how to bring your characters to life, then there’s an easy formula to give you a head start. To...
#character development, #writing tips
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