Dec 20, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Books, Writing
Dystopian fiction serves as both a mirror to the world and a warning about potential futures, making it one of literature’s most powerful avenues for...
#book recommendations, #genre, #reading, #writing tips
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Dec 18, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“Why do so many authors choose to write Christmas books? Is it because the holiday inspires certain types of stories, or is it more about connecting...
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Dec 16, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“How would i politely describe body types without being vague?“ Characters are as diverse as the writers who write about them, but when it comes to...
#character development, #sensitive topics, #writing tips
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Dec 12, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
Do you ever struggle to stay motivated or focused on your writing? Losing motivation is one of the biggest causes of burnout among creative writers,...
#goals, #motivation, #productivity, #writing tips
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Dec 9, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“what are some uncommon tropes or ones that haven’t been done? what are some plot twists that are uncommon? i have a story where there are supposed...
#character development, #plotting, #writing tips
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Dec 6, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
There’s nothing quite like the perfect playlist to get you in the mood to write. We’ve put together six more mood, scene, and character-specific...
#playlists, #writing inspiration
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Dec 2, 2024 | by Fija Callaghan | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I have a bad habit of never finishing writing I start – I work hard on a story, make it to 3/4 of the way through, then lose passion for it and...
#productivity, #writing inspiration, #writing prompts, #writing tips
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Nov 28, 2024 | by Kim Montgomery | Writing
Let’s face it: every writer, no matter what stage of the writing journey they’re on, has experienced those moments when their imaginations seem to...
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Nov 25, 2024 | by Fija Callaghan | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I’m just starting out with writing, and I really want my characters to feel different from each other. How do I make sure they have their own unique...
#character development, #dialogue, #writing tips
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Nov 22, 2024 | by Crystal Kamm | Writing
When you’re deep in a project, it can be really distracting to enjoy the entertainment that we normally enjoy. For this reason, I recommend a little...
#productivity, #writing inspiration, #writing tips
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Nov 18, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“Could you please give some tips to maintain flow and pacing in fiction writing?“ As a new writer or someone looking to upskill, mastering the art of...
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Nov 15, 2024 | by Arthur Franz IV | Writing
Just like a carpenter needs a hammer and nails to do their work, writers also have tools to bring readers in and hold their attention. Readers must...
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Nov 11, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr
“I don’t know what genre my book is going to be. Is it really that important to know?” Genre is an essential concept that every creative writer...
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Nov 8, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
Do you want to transport your readers to another world, to make them feel the emotions of your characters as if they were their own? Then it’s time...
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Nov 4, 2024 | by Lindsay Sfara | Ask Novlr, Writing
“Okay, this is complicated, but I’m trying to write a scene that features two characters that have the same gender but neither of their names are...
#character development, #writing inspiration, #writing tips
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Nov 1, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Books, Writing
Horror fiction is a genre that has captivated readers for centuries, from the Gothic tales of the 18th century to the modern psychological thrillers...
#book recommendations, #genre, #halloween, #writing tips
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Oct 28, 2024 | by S. K. Eleton | Ask Novlr
“Do you have any tips on how to write a villain that is a bad person, but is also likeable?” There are several options for writing villains that...
#character development, #writing tips
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Oct 25, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
NaNoWriMo is a great initiative. It forces us, once a year, to sit down and finally work on that book we’ve had in our heads, dying to get out. But...
#productivity, #writing events, #writing tips
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Oct 21, 2024 | by Fija Callaghan | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I want to write poetry but I have no idea where to start. Any tips?” Poetry is experiencing a massive resurgence. With the rise of social media,...
#poetry, #writing inspiration, #writing tips
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Oct 18, 2024 | by Fija Callaghan | Writing
Great writing is not dissimilar to great architecture. Its creator assembles myriad precise pieces and fits them together into a seamless whole. To...
#glossary, #poetry, #reference
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Oct 14, 2024 | by Arthur Franz IV | Ask Novlr, Writing
“People always talk about anti-heroes as opposed to heroes. What is the difference and is one better than the other?” We often hear talk about the...
#character development, #writing tips
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Oct 11, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Books, Writing
It is no great mystery that prolific readers make the best writers. And few people in the world know more about stories than librarians. Libraries...
#writing community, #writing inspiration
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Oct 7, 2024 | by Kimberley Long-Ewing | Ask Novlr, Writing
“How do you make readers see that the characters you are writing about have a platonic relationship and not a romantic one without someone asking the...
#character development, #writing tips
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Oct 4, 2024 | by Summer Keown | Writing
A plot twist is a sudden, unexpected turn of events in a story that changes the plot’s direction or reveals a previously unknown fact. These twists...
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Sep 30, 2024 | by Fija Callaghan | Ask Novlr, Publishing
“I’ve often seen many publications and publishers often require a cover letter for submissions alongside the work itself. Do you have any advice on...
#book agents, #traditional publishing
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