productivity

How do you get back to writing after years away?

Jul 5, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing

“Is it possible to get back to writing after over 3 years? At that time was the last time i was able to finish something but i was already unhappy...

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How to Fit Writing Around a Full-Time Job

Jul 3, 2026 | by Char | Writing

Everyone has 24 hours in a day, but those 24 hours look different for each person. It can be difficult to find time for your writing, especially if...

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Finding Your Muse: Tips for Overcoming Writer’s Block

Apr 2, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing

When you take on any writing project, you might find yourself stuck on a story point, unable to muddle through a character’s motivation, or be unsure...

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5 Tips for Writing When You Have a Busy Life

Jan 23, 2026 | by Naley Gonzalez | Writing

Too often, people believe they’re too busy to write a novel. And with the pace of modern life, where everything is constantly on demand, it’s easy to...

#productivity, #time management

What’s the best way to edit my writing without feeling overwhelmed?

Jan 12, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Editing

“How do I know when I’ve done enough editing and my story’s actually ready to show to other people? I always feel like there’s more I could fix, but...

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How To Plan a Novel (By Not Planning It)

Nov 7, 2025 | by Crystal Kamm | Writing

Writers everywhere approach their novels differently. Some of you meticulously plan everything. Others wing it by sliding into their computer chairs...

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Tackling a November Writing Challenge? Here’s What You Need to Know

Oct 17, 2025 | by Kim Montgomery | Writing

It’s that time of year again! Brush off your laptops and pick up your pencils, because this is the month where many writers challenge ourselves to...

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How do you stop yourself getting stuck at the planning stage?

Sep 22, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing

“What are the most basic steps needed to get to the point where you can start writing? I’ve finally got a solid enough idea for my first novel but...

#character development, #plotting, #productivity, #writing tips

How To Get the Most Out of Your Writing Time

Sep 11, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing

The dream of many writers is to make it a full-time profession. For full-time writers, it’s easy to build and plan your day around your writing, but...

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How Finding a Writing Community Can Support Your Goals

Sep 5, 2025 | by Savannah Jackson | Writing

Writing is full of wonderful moments. The first spark of an idea that you cannot get out of your head. Finally getting the scene that you’ve spent...

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4 Fundamental Tools for Beating Writer’s Block

Aug 8, 2025 | by Arthur Franz IV | Writing

Writer’s block is the manifestation of fear that prevents you from creating art. Though invisible and intangible, it is a fierce and worthy opponent....

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5 Ways to Get Motivated to Write

Jun 27, 2025 | by Summer Keown | Writing

For as long as I’ve been writing, I’ve struggled to sit down and get motivated to write. It’s an irony widespread amongst writers that we will find...

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How to Build A Writing Habit

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...

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Five Amazing 10-Minute Writing Exercises

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...

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How can I streamline my editing process?

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...

#goals, #productivity

How Setting SMART Goals Can Make Your Writing Time More Productive

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...

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How do you stay motivated to write?

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...

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Writer’s Critique Groups and How to Form Them

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,...

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How do you stick with a writing project?

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...

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Is there a process for writing a novel?

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

How to Set Achievable Writing Goals

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,...

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How do you reignite your writing spark?

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...

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Maintain Focus With Aesthetic Isolation

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...

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A Busy Person’s Guide to Writing A Novel in a Month

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...

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Write to the Right Soundtrack

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...

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I Wrote (Another) Novel in 24 Hours, and This is What I Learned

Jul 12, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing

My first attempt at the 24-hour novel challenge was back in 2022. I stumbled across the event by accident on Twitter and thought the event sounded...

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Let’s Write a Novel in 24 Hours!

May 24, 2024 | by Rebecca Higgins | Writing

Let me paint a picture: It’s the middle of the pandemic, and I’m living in one of the most locked down cities in the world As a self proclaimed...

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How to Write a Novel in a Year

Dec 29, 2023 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing

Are you dreaming of writing a novel but don’t know where to start? Or perhaps you’ve started countless times but never made it past the first few...

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Why I Love My Morning Pages

Jul 21, 2023 | by Crystal Kamm | Writing

In the book The Artist’s Way, by Julia Cameron, one of the exercises recommended for stimulating creativity is writing morning pages. This writing...

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8 Must-Listen Podcasts for Writers

Jan 20, 2023 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing

Podcasts are an excellent way for writers to stay inspired, informed, and connected. They let authors share their expertise, honed over years of...

#productivity, #self-publishing, #writing inspiration, #writing tips

If NaNoWriMo Was a Fitness Challenge

Nov 21, 2022 | by Crystal Kamm | Writing

Writing a novel is arguably one of the most gruelling of endurance sports. We write and write and write, only to scrap what we wrote and write it,...

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Turn Off the TV, Write a Novel

Oct 3, 2022 | by Crystal Kamm | Writing

When writing a novel, there’s more to success than getting the work done. Being successful really comes down to a few things, namely, putting in the...

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I Wrote a Novel in 24 Hours and This Is What I Learned

Jul 1, 2022 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing

As some of you may have followed on Twitter, in the last week of June I participated in the 24 Hour Novel challenge. Writers from all over the world...

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What 335,000,000 Words Have Taught Us About NaNoWriMo

Oct 26, 2019 | by Kim Montgomery | Writing

We are not the experts on NaNoWriMo. We are not even the experts on writing. We are certainly not the experts on writing during NaNoWriMo. However,...

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