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“The characters that I create are parts of myself and I send them on little missions to find out what I don’t know yet.”
— Gail Godwin
— Gail Godwin
November 27, 2025 at 1:27 PM
“The characters that I create are parts of myself and I send them on little missions to find out what I don’t know yet.”
— Gail Godwin
— Gail Godwin
💻 #writingexercise
Write two scenes about the same character. The first scene should be before a significant event, and the second after that event. Don’t write the event itself. Focus only on how the character’s behaviour, voice, priorities, or mood change between the two scenes.
Write two scenes about the same character. The first scene should be before a significant event, and the second after that event. Don’t write the event itself. Focus only on how the character’s behaviour, voice, priorities, or mood change between the two scenes.
November 26, 2025 at 1:50 PM
💻 #writingexercise
Write two scenes about the same character. The first scene should be before a significant event, and the second after that event. Don’t write the event itself. Focus only on how the character’s behaviour, voice, priorities, or mood change between the two scenes.
Write two scenes about the same character. The first scene should be before a significant event, and the second after that event. Don’t write the event itself. Focus only on how the character’s behaviour, voice, priorities, or mood change between the two scenes.
Procrastination comes in many forms, and it’s easy to convince ourselves we’re making progress, when in fact, we’re actually putting of the act of creation.
November 25, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Procrastination comes in many forms, and it’s easy to convince ourselves we’re making progress, when in fact, we’re actually putting of the act of creation.
Do you struggle with writing metaphors? In answer to today's question, we look at the difference between simile and metaphor, and offer some practical advice on how to write metaphors that resonate. #AskNovlr
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How do you write a good metaphor? | The Novlr Reading Room
What is a metaphor? Learn practical techniques for creating powerful metaphors, and how the differ from similes.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Do you struggle with writing metaphors? In answer to today's question, we look at the difference between simile and metaphor, and offer some practical advice on how to write metaphors that resonate. #AskNovlr
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Carl Jung posited that there are twelve character archetypes split into four motivations at the heart of every person. These archetypes can also help you develop your characters. Let's look at these archetypes and how you can use them in your writing. #writingtips
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Character Archetypes and How to Use Them in Your Novel | The Novlr Reading Room
There are twelve character archetypes split into four motivations at the heart of every story. Learn about archetypes and how to write them.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Carl Jung posited that there are twelve character archetypes split into four motivations at the heart of every person. These archetypes can also help you develop your characters. Let's look at these archetypes and how you can use them in your writing. #writingtips
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“I spent the morning putting in a comma and the afternoon removing it.”
— Gustave Flaubert
— Gustave Flaubert
November 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
“I spent the morning putting in a comma and the afternoon removing it.”
— Gustave Flaubert
— Gustave Flaubert
💻 #writingexercise
Invent a setting (it can be a whole society or a single household) that operates under one absolute, unquestionable rule. For example; no one is allowed to speak after sunset.
Invent a setting (it can be a whole society or a single household) that operates under one absolute, unquestionable rule. For example; no one is allowed to speak after sunset.
November 19, 2025 at 3:52 PM
💻 #writingexercise
Invent a setting (it can be a whole society or a single household) that operates under one absolute, unquestionable rule. For example; no one is allowed to speak after sunset.
Invent a setting (it can be a whole society or a single household) that operates under one absolute, unquestionable rule. For example; no one is allowed to speak after sunset.
Sometimes when writing, we worry that our ideas are too small, or don’t carry enough weight. But not everything needs to change the world! Something can be deeply meaningful to a character without it having meaning outside of their narrow sphere.
November 18, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Sometimes when writing, we worry that our ideas are too small, or don’t carry enough weight. But not everything needs to change the world! Something can be deeply meaningful to a character without it having meaning outside of their narrow sphere.
The hardest part of writing isn't plotting or outlining, it's that moment when you have everything planned but can't get a single word down. Today, we look at why that might be, and share some tips on how to overcome starting paralysis. #AskNovlr
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How do you start writing after you've developed a plot? | The Novlr Reading Room
You have your plot, characters, and outline ready, so why can't you start writing? We discuss some practical tips to get words on the page.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The hardest part of writing isn't plotting or outlining, it's that moment when you have everything planned but can't get a single word down. Today, we look at why that might be, and share some tips on how to overcome starting paralysis. #AskNovlr
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Want your subplot to have an impact and not just fill space? Here are five tips to help you write a great subplot with depth, purpose, and connection to your story arc. #writingtips
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5 Tips to Write a Good Subplot That Every Writer Needs to Know | The Novlr Reading Room
To write a good subplot you should enhance the main plot, adding depth and complexity through conflict, characterisation, and tension.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Want your subplot to have an impact and not just fill space? Here are five tips to help you write a great subplot with depth, purpose, and connection to your story arc. #writingtips
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“A reader can buy one coincidence, but when you start throwing in coincidence after coincidence...it becomes very difficult.”
— M.C. Eberhardt
— M.C. Eberhardt
November 13, 2025 at 10:12 AM
“A reader can buy one coincidence, but when you start throwing in coincidence after coincidence...it becomes very difficult.”
— M.C. Eberhardt
— M.C. Eberhardt
💻 #writingexercise
Write a scene of dialogue between two characters who are not talking about what they actually mean. Each line should have a surface meaning and a hidden one underneath.
Write a scene of dialogue between two characters who are not talking about what they actually mean. Each line should have a surface meaning and a hidden one underneath.
November 12, 2025 at 12:31 PM
💻 #writingexercise
Write a scene of dialogue between two characters who are not talking about what they actually mean. Each line should have a surface meaning and a hidden one underneath.
Write a scene of dialogue between two characters who are not talking about what they actually mean. Each line should have a surface meaning and a hidden one underneath.
Don’t be ashamed of your work! (I know it’s easier said than done). So many of us write in silence, keeping our words hidden. We’ll either never share it with the world or wait until we feel it’s just the right time.
November 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Don’t be ashamed of your work! (I know it’s easier said than done). So many of us write in silence, keeping our words hidden. We’ll either never share it with the world or wait until we feel it’s just the right time.
In answer to today's writer question, we look at how to transform interior descriptions from static inventories into spaces readers can feel immersed in. #AskNovlr
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How do you describe indoor spaces? | The Novlr Reading Room
Learn how to describe indoor spaces that feel alive and support your story's mood using your characters and their senses.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
In answer to today's writer question, we look at how to transform interior descriptions from static inventories into spaces readers can feel immersed in. #AskNovlr
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There are lots of ways to plan a novel, and getting a few rough ideas down to prepare you for a blank page can really help your novel come together. #writingtips
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How To Plan a Novel (By Not Planning It) | The Novlr Reading Room
There are lots of ways to plan a novel, and getting something down to prepare you for a blank page can really help your novel come together.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:41 PM
There are lots of ways to plan a novel, and getting a few rough ideas down to prepare you for a blank page can really help your novel come together. #writingtips
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💻 #WritingExercise
Choose a character from your favourite book and write a scene where other characters talk about them, but the character you chose isn’t present. Share it with a trusted friend who knows the book, and see if they can guess the character the others are talking about.
Choose a character from your favourite book and write a scene where other characters talk about them, but the character you chose isn’t present. Share it with a trusted friend who knows the book, and see if they can guess the character the others are talking about.
November 5, 2025 at 12:23 PM
💻 #WritingExercise
Choose a character from your favourite book and write a scene where other characters talk about them, but the character you chose isn’t present. Share it with a trusted friend who knows the book, and see if they can guess the character the others are talking about.
Choose a character from your favourite book and write a scene where other characters talk about them, but the character you chose isn’t present. Share it with a trusted friend who knows the book, and see if they can guess the character the others are talking about.
If you find yourself in a mood where you don’t feel like writing, read a book instead! While there’s no substitute for actually writing to improve your skills, reading is also an essential part of learning to be a better writer.
November 4, 2025 at 11:17 AM
If you find yourself in a mood where you don’t feel like writing, read a book instead! While there’s no substitute for actually writing to improve your skills, reading is also an essential part of learning to be a better writer.
Finding your writer's voice isn't magic; it's practice. In answer to today's #AskNovlr question, we look at methods and exercises to help you develop your writer's voice.
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How can I improve my writer’s voice? | The Novlr Reading Room
Discover practical methods and writing exercises to develop your unique writer's voice and write with confidence.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Finding your writer's voice isn't magic; it's practice. In answer to today's #AskNovlr question, we look at methods and exercises to help you develop your writer's voice.
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🌍 Building a fantasy world from scratch? Dive into the 6 must-have ingredients to make it feel alive, immersive and unforgettable. #writingtips 🖋️
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6 Essential Ingredients for Building Your Fantasy World | The Novlr Reading Room
No matter what type of fantasy world you're writing, it's easy for the setting to feel one-note if you don't practice worldbuilding.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:41 PM
🌍 Building a fantasy world from scratch? Dive into the 6 must-have ingredients to make it feel alive, immersive and unforgettable. #writingtips 🖋️
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“A writer is a reader who is moved to emulation.”
— Saul Bellow
— Saul Bellow
October 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
“A writer is a reader who is moved to emulation.”
— Saul Bellow
— Saul Bellow
💻 #WritingExercise
Write a scene between two characters who share a secret. Write about how that shared secret carries their interaction. Does it affect them differently? Do they share motivations?
Write a scene between two characters who share a secret. Write about how that shared secret carries their interaction. Does it affect them differently? Do they share motivations?
October 29, 2025 at 2:35 PM
💻 #WritingExercise
Write a scene between two characters who share a secret. Write about how that shared secret carries their interaction. Does it affect them differently? Do they share motivations?
Write a scene between two characters who share a secret. Write about how that shared secret carries their interaction. Does it affect them differently? Do they share motivations?
Don’t be afraid to play in the sandbox of your own imagination. Sometimes, to improve your writing, you just need to write, even if it’s not in service of an end goal.
October 28, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Don’t be afraid to play in the sandbox of your own imagination. Sometimes, to improve your writing, you just need to write, even if it’s not in service of an end goal.
Getting stuck on a scene is so relatable! But it doesn't mean you need to stall completely. In answer to today's question, we look at some tips and tricks to get you writing again. #AskNovlr
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What can I do when I get stuck on a scene? | The Novlr Reading Room
Stuck on a scene? We look at why you might get stuck and share some tips and exercises that can get you writing again.
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October 27, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Getting stuck on a scene is so relatable! But it doesn't mean you need to stall completely. In answer to today's question, we look at some tips and tricks to get you writing again. #AskNovlr
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Dive deeper into your characters with some writing games to make character development fun! ✍️ #amwriting #writingtips 
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5 Writing Games to Help You Get to Know Your Characters | The Novlr Reading Room
Looking for a fun way to get to know your characters? These writing games will help you explore your characters' inner worlds.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Dive deeper into your characters with some writing games to make character development fun! ✍️ #amwriting #writingtips 
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