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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Aug 12, 2024 | by Crystal Kamm | Writing
Last year, we did a poll on our Instagram to see whether our writers prefer to write in silence or with music. We wanted to know if there’s a...
#productivity, #writing inspiration, #writing tips
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Aug 9, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
If you love music, you’ll love these playlists! We’ve added 6 more amazing playlists to our already-growing collection. From sweeping classical...
#playlists, #writing inspiration
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Aug 6, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“Do any ungulates have any meaning? Like specific types of deer?“ Symbolism is one of the most important elements of any good writer’s toolbox. It...
#imagery, #symbolism, #writing tips
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Aug 5, 2024 | by Crystal Kamm | Writing
Book genres are simple classifications, allowing readers to know what kind of book they are reading. They also allow publishers to know what kind of...
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Aug 2, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
If you’ve ever experienced writer’s block, you know how frustrating and demoralising it can be. There are plenty of ways to break through it, but...
#writer's block, #writing inspiration, #writing tips
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Jul 30, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“Do you have any tips for writing a slowburn romance?” For any writers who enjoy the act of writing romances, we know that feeling of wanting to...
#character development, #romance, #writing tips
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Jul 29, 2024 | by Fija Callaghan | Writing
Have you ever read a novel that made you feel like you were right there in the heart of the story? Whether it’s a breakneck action scene, a touching...
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Jul 26, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Editing
Self-editing is an essential skill for any writer to have in their tool belt, no matter your publishing goal. Not only will it give your manuscript...
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Jul 23, 2024 | by Kimberley Long-Ewing | Ask Novlr, Writing
“How do I respectfully write a character dealing with addiction (like drugs, cigarettes etc..)” Writing a character with an addiction is to write...
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Jul 22, 2024 | by Alessia Troisi | Book Promotion
One of the biggest challenges writers face today, both traditionally and self-published, is marketing. While it does take some work, social media is...
#marketing, #self-publishing, #social media, #traditional publishing
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Jul 19, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Publishing, Writing
If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in a sea of unfamiliar jargon while scrolling through social media or chatting with writing industry pros,...
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