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How do you write a character who feels real?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Jan 6, 2025 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
Hello! Do you have any advice for indecisiveness when creating characters? I don’t have much...
Read MoreHow do you write a montage?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Dec 30, 2024 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“I’m currently writing a story where, in the beginning, I want to show something...
Read MoreWhat does catharsis mean?
by Christopher King | Dec 23, 2024 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“I’ve heard the term ‘catharsis’ before. But what does it mean? And how can it be used in a...
Read MoreWhy do so many authors write Christmas books?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Dec 18, 2024 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“Why do so many authors choose to write Christmas books? Is it because the holiday inspires...
Read MoreHow do you respectfully describe body types?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Dec 16, 2024 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“How would i politely describe body types without being vague?” Characters are as...
Read MoreHow do you write uncommon tropes or plot twists?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Dec 9, 2024 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“what are some uncommon tropes or ones that haven’t been done? what are some plot twists that are...
Read MoreHow do you reignite your writing spark?
by Fija Callaghan | Dec 2, 2024 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“I have a bad habit of never finishing writing I start – I work hard on a story, make it to...
Read MoreHow do I create unique voices for my characters?
by Fija Callaghan | Nov 25, 2024 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“I’m just starting out with writing, and I really want my characters to feel different from each...
Read MoreHow do you maintain flow and pacing?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Nov 18, 2024 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“Could you please give some tips to maintain flow and pacing in fiction writing?” As a...
Read MoreWhy does genre matter?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Nov 11, 2024 | Ask Novlr | 0
“I don’t know what genre my book is going to be. Is it really that important to know?” Genre...
Read MoreHow do you describe characters whose names haven’t been revealed?
by Lindsay Sfara | Nov 4, 2024 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“Okay, this is complicated, but I’m trying to write a scene that features two characters...
Read MoreHow do you write a likeable villain?
by S. K. Eleton | Oct 28, 2024 | Ask Novlr | 0
“Do you have any tips on how to write a villain that is a bad person, but is also likeable?” There...
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