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What is the difference between a hero and an anti-hero?
by Arthur Franz IV | Oct 14, 2024 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“People always talk about anti-heroes as opposed to heroes. What is the difference and is one...
Read MoreHow do you write a platonic relationship?
by Kimberley Long-Ewing | Oct 7, 2024 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“How do you make readers see that the characters you are writing about have a platonic...
Read MoreHow do you write an Agent query letter?
by Fija Callaghan | Sep 30, 2024 | Ask Novlr, Publishing | 0
“I’ve often seen many publications and publishers often require a cover letter for...
Read MoreHow do you write an argument?
by Lindsay Sfara | Sep 23, 2024 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“How can I write an effective argument between characters? ” Few things get me excited reading a...
Read MoreHow do you write an established relationship?
by Kimberley Long-Ewing | Sep 16, 2024 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“How do you write a harmonious and mentally healthy relationship between a couple in love in...
Read MoreHow do you write hopelessness and a crisis of self?
by Lindsay Sfara | Sep 9, 2024 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“I’ve been stumped trying to figure out how to write my MC realizing and overcoming...
Read MoreWhy do writers love to torture their characters?
by Lindsay Sfara | Sep 2, 2024 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“Why do writers love to torture their own characters so much?” One word: conflict. Conflict...
Read MoreHow do I turn a writing prompt into a story?
by Fija Callaghan | Aug 26, 2024 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“Do you have any tips on how to turn a writing prompt into a full-fledged (long) story? Where do...
Read MoreHow do I strengthen my writing?
by Fija Callaghan | Aug 19, 2024 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“How do I strengthen my writing? I tend to fall back on bad habits because I can’t...
Read MoreHow much should a writer focus on research?
by Kimberley Long-Ewing | Aug 13, 2024 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“How do you see the deep diving into researching thing when writing?” Research is a...
Read MoreDo deer have any specific literary meaning?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Aug 6, 2024 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“Do any ungulates have any meaning? Like specific types of deer?” Symbolism is one of...
Read MoreHow do you write a slow burn romance?
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Jul 30, 2024 | Ask Novlr, Writing | 0
“Do you have any tips for writing a slowburn romance?” For any writers who enjoy the act of...
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