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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Jul 21, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Publishing
“What are the pros and cons of self publishing, choosing a small press, or going down the trad publishing route?” Every writer’s journey to...
#publishing platforms, #self-publishing, #traditional publishing
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Jul 17, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Publishing
A galley proof, also known as an advance copy, ARC (advance reader copy), uncorrected proof, or just galley or proof, is a crucial part of the...
#self-publishing, #traditional publishing
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Jul 14, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“Hey sorry if this has been asked already but could you give any tips on how to write a character falling in love at first sight or i suppose...
#character development, #romance, #writing tips
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Jul 11, 2025 | by Crystal Kamm | Writing
What is Steampunk? Steampunk is a subgenre of science fiction that combines historical elements with anachronistic technological features inspired by...
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Jul 7, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr
“Any tips for a terrible case of writers block that occurs without any real reason?” Writer’s block is often misunderstood. You’ll hear lots of...
#writer's block, #writing inspiration
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Jul 4, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
There is no better teacher than criticism. And rejection, no matter what form it takes, is just a form of criticism. While true criticism usually...
#self-publishing, #traditional publishing, #writing tips
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Jun 30, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“How do I know if a character I’ve set as a main character is going to be relevant to my story? I don’t want to make a whole character and get...
#character development, #writing tips
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Jun 27, 2025 | by Summer Keown | Writing
For as long as I’ve been writing, I’ve struggled to sit down and get motivated to write. It’s an irony widespread amongst writers that we will find...
#motivation, #productivity, #writing tips
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Jun 23, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I’m not sure where the heart of my story is. How do I figure out the theme of the story so I can flesh out the details (without changing my mind...
#character development, #plotting, #theme, #writing tips
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Jun 20, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Publishing
This post was originally written for the Cover Kitchen blog and can be read in its original form here. Writing a good book blurb is one of the...
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Jun 16, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I’ve written 75% of my novel, but it has a medium-sized cast with quite a few subplots. For a satisfying ending, what do I prioritize for the final...
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Jun 13, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Books
There are very few things in the world that bring my heart more joy than an independent bookshop. The personality and love of reading that they’re...
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Jun 9, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“Hi Novlr! Would you possibly have any ideas about how to make character backstories more interesting?” Trying to breathe life into a character’s...
#character development, #writing tips
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Jun 5, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
Building a sustainable writing habit is one of the most valuable things you can do as an author. Whether you’re working on your first novel or your...
#productivity, #writing events, #writing tips
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Jun 2, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I’m going to be honest to the point of embarrassment: I’ve always wanted to write books for children in the style of Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little...
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May 28, 2025 | by Kim Montgomery | Writing
Back in 2010, I completed a combined English Literature and Creative Writing degree at Lancaster University in the UK. Because I have the experience,...
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May 26, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“How do you come up with a satisfying ending to a story? And what different types of endings can a story have?” Writing an ending that does justice...
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May 23, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
Just like a muscle, you need to exercise your creativity. Writing is a skill that develops, not just one you have, and like any skill, you must...
#motivation, #productivity, #writing exercises, #writing prompts
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May 19, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“Hi, I have a fairly easy time writing all the meat and potato bits of my story but it’s the normal everyday stuff I struggle with. A lot of my...
#character development, #writing tips
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May 16, 2025 | by Kim Montgomery | Writing
As the dust settles on the news of NaNoWriMo’s closure, many writers are asking the same question: What happens now? For two decades, National Novel...
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May 3, 2025 | by Ellis Marie | Publishing
After writing online for ten years and finishing a two-hundred-thousand-word book that gained over a million reads, getting offered a deal with a...
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May 2, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“Do you have any posts on turning a book into a series, and/or deciding how many books the series should be? I’m plotting my story and not sure how...
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Apr 30, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Editing
“How can I make my editing process quicker and less stressful? I feel like I’m spending way too much time on it and not really getting anywhere, so...
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Apr 30, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
As writers, we dream big. Our goals are lofty, and because of that, they can often become overwhelming. We want to complete that novel, publish a...
#goals, #motivation, #productivity
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