Category: Writing
A Quick ’n‘ Easy Glossary of Poetic Terms
by Fija Callaghan | Oct 18, 2024 | Writing | 0
Great writing is not dissimilar to great architecture. Its creator assembles myriad precise pieces...
Read MoreWhat 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 Creative Writers Can Harness the Power of Libraries
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Oct 11, 2024 | Books, Writing | 0
It is no great mystery that prolific readers make the best writers. And few people in the world...
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 MoreThe Art of the Plot Twist: How to Keep Your Audience Guessing
by Summer Keown | Oct 4, 2024 | Writing | 0
A plot twist is a sudden, unexpected turn of events in a story that changes the plot’s direction...
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 MoreGenre Talk: Exploring the World of Science Fiction
by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Sep 20, 2024 | Books, Writing | 0
Science fiction (aka SF or sci-fi) is a really versatile genre that covers a variety of...
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 MoreWhy “Just Write” is The Best Writing Advice Ever
by Crystal Kamm | Aug 23, 2024 | Writing | 0
Writing a novel is tricky. There, I said it. I’ve read so many books about the writing...
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