Nov 28, 2025 | by Arthur Franz IV | Editing
I recently revised a story from almost a quarter century ago. As I dug through this monument to writers’ past, I was pleased with the quality of the...
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Jul 28, 2025 | by Kimberley Long-Ewing | Ask Novlr, Writing
“How often should I describe a character’s “casual actions”? For example, when two of my characters are talking, I’ll add in little actions so the...
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Jan 17, 2025 | by Crystal Kamm | Writing
When it comes to writing convincing dialogue for a story, it’s important to make it believable. Believable doesn’t mean “lifelike,” though. So what...
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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...
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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...
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Nov 20, 2023 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
Dialogue tags can make or break a reader’s immersion in your dialogue. Great use of dialogue tags can result in clear, engaging, and memorable...
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