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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Sep 27, 2024 | by Linda Seed | Publishing
A reviewer said my book was crap. If you’ve ever had your book or writing rubbished by someone reading it, you know it hurts. But bad reviews don’t...
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Sep 23, 2024 | by Lindsay Sfara | Ask Novlr, Writing
“How can I write an effective argument between characters? ” Few things get me excited reading a novel more than a well-written argument between...
#character development, #dialogue, #writing tips
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Sep 20, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Books, Writing
Science fiction (aka SF or sci-fi) is a really versatile genre that covers a variety of topics and themes. It uses futuristic and speculative...
#book recommendations, #genre, #writing tips
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Sep 16, 2024 | by Kimberley Long-Ewing | Ask Novlr, Writing
“How do you write a harmonious and mentally healthy relationship between a couple in love in a long relationship?“ This is a great question. Existing...
#character development, #writing tips
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Sep 13, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Publishing
Publishing a book is an exciting journey, but it’s not just about writing a great story. It’s also about presenting it in a way that’s attractive,...
#formatting, #self-publishing, #traditional publishing
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Sep 9, 2024 | by Lindsay Sfara | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I’ve been stumped trying to figure out how to write my MC realizing and overcoming his identity issues. My MC comes from a place where he had to...
#character development, #writing tips
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Sep 6, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Book Promotion
There’s a common misconception that because traditional publishers have contacts and marketing budgets to throw behind their releases, traditionally...
#marketing, #social media, #traditional publishing
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Sep 2, 2024 | by Lindsay Sfara | Ask Novlr, Writing
“Why do writers love to torture their own characters so much?“ One word: conflict. Conflict is the chef’s kiss in a story. The secret sauce to...
#character development, #plotting, #writing tips
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Aug 30, 2024 | by Rowena Wiseman | Book Promotion
#WriterTok and #BookTok have absolutely exploded on TikTok. There are many tens of thousands of TikTok creators making videos around writing and...
#audience building, #marketing, #social media, #writing community
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Aug 26, 2024 | by Fija Callaghan | Ask Novlr, Writing
“Do you have any tips on how to turn a writing prompt into a full-fledged (long) story? Where do you turn when you run low on creative fuel? Writing...
#writing inspiration, #writing prompts
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Aug 23, 2024 | by Crystal Kamm | Writing
Writing a novel is tricky. There, I said it. I’ve read so many books about the writing process, not because I truly believe that process is found in...
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Aug 19, 2024 | by Fija Callaghan | Ask Novlr, Writing
“How do I strengthen my writing? I tend to fall back on bad habits because I can’t find good habits to replace them.“ It’s a tale as old as...
#character development, #reading, #writing tips
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Aug 16, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
Every writer has a different style and voice, and a writer’s unique voice can have an enormous impact on how they determine the length of their...
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Aug 13, 2024 | by Kimberley Long-Ewing | Ask Novlr, Writing
“How do you see the deep diving into researching thing when writing?“ Research is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, I like to pay attention to...
#research, #worldbuilding, #writing inspiration, #writing tips
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