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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Apr 28, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“How do you write an unreliable narrator in a way that actually feels clever and not just confusing or annoying? I want readers to realize...
#character development, #writing tips
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Apr 25, 2025 | by Crystal Kamm | Editing
Before I wrote my novel, I scoured the internet, searching for facts about how to write one. I got all the books, I took all the seminars, and I...
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Apr 21, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I’m really struggling with motivation and haven’t touched any of my WIPs in a couple weeks. Do you have any tips on staying motivated?” Every writer...
#motivation, #productivity, #writing inspiration, #writing tips
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Apr 18, 2025 | by Summer Keown | Editing, Writing
You’ve been writing on your own for some time now, perhaps sharing with friends and family occasionally. Maybe you’ve taken some writing classes,...
#productivity, #writing community
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Apr 14, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“hey pamela i have trouble sticking with stories so i end up abandoning them whats your advice?“ Jumping between projects is a common experience for...
#motivation, #productivity, #writing tips
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Apr 11, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
As writers, we often rely on our own internal muses to guide us through the creative process. But sometimes, a little external inspiration can go a...
#playlists, #writing inspiration
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Apr 7, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“how would i write a character who switched places with their unknown twin sibling without giving it away to readers and other characters? would i...
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Apr 4, 2025 | by Crystal Kamm | Writing
Writing about love can be tricky. Love is universal. It’s something almost all of us can identify with, in one way or another, and that’s probably...
#character development, #writing tips
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Mar 31, 2025 | by Crystal Kamm | Ask Novlr, Writing
“Is there a process for writing a novel, or does everyone just figure out what works for them? I feel like I’m making it up as I go and wondering if...
#plotting, #productivity, #writing tips
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Mar 28, 2025 | by Kim Montgomery | Books, Editing
I’ve been reading a book lately and the first chapter had me question the way I write and edit my work. I wanted to share with you a little about...
#book recommendations, #grammar, #writing tips
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Mar 24, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr
“How do you introduce side characters naturally? I have a lot of important secondary characters in my story, but every time I try to bring them in,...
#character development, #writing tips
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Mar 21, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Books
Reading and writing go hand in hand. To be a truly great writer, you must immerse yourself in the written word. It’s a deeply personal craft, and no...
#book recommendations, #reading, #writing inspiration
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Mar 17, 2025 | by Andy Peloquin | Ask Novlr, Book Promotion
“What are backlist titles, and why do they matter for authors? I keep hearing people talk about them, but I’m not totally sure what counts as a...
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