May 4, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“Okay so I’m trying to write a story set in the future and I’m kinda stuck?? Like I know what my general plot is and I have my characters figured out...
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Apr 25, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Books
“Tips on developing a magic school for adults? Most magic schools I read about are for children, so I wanted to make a magic university.” While...
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Apr 8, 2026 | by Martin Woods | Writing
In most genres, once you have the story, the setting suggests itself. In the science fiction and fantasy genres, however, the setting often comes...
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Mar 26, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
Your setting is fundamental to your story. It’s the backbone of your plot and is essential to providing narrative context, establishing the mood and...
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Mar 16, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“This is probably an unusual question, but how do you come up with titles? I don’t mean titles for chapters or such, but titles for positions, like...
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Dec 26, 2025 | by Nimrod Cortés | Writing
You’ve probably read a story set in a world so wonderful that you think: “I wish I lived there”; or even better, it inspires you to imagine all the...
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Oct 31, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
No matter what type of fantasy world you’re writing, it’s easy for your plot to feel one-note if you don’t practice worldbuilding. It’s important to...
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Sep 29, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I’m writing a fantasy series that includes a prophecy that all the characters are following but how do you make it feel like part of the world and...
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Aug 4, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“Hello, I want to know what are some ways to come up with names for a non-magical energy source that gives people elemental abilities? I’ve had a few...
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Jan 27, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr
“Your article on how to write and describe indoor spaces was pretty awesome. You found a few notes I sometimes forget to hit like: scent, inherent...
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Jan 13, 2025 | by Savannah Jackson | Ask Novlr, Writing
“Any practical tips on how to describe indoor spaces so they feel real and match the vibe of the story without throwing in too much detail?” Creating...
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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...
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Jun 4, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr
Plants can serve as powerful symbols, metaphors, and plot devices, adding depth and richness to your stories, and are a great thing to include in...
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May 21, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr
“How do I create laws/rules for my world-building?” Creating laws and rules is a crucial aspect of worldbuilding in any piece of fiction, but it’s...
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Mar 15, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
The setting of your story is an integral part of the impact your book will have on readers. If I’m reading a book and the author describes a...
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