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Finding Novel Ideas
Genres
Disaster Story Ideas and Elements
Jun 30, 2019
The Novelry
Like the idea of writing a good old disaster story? Explore the key elements of this epic fiction subgenre and spark an idea for your own book.
Disaster Story Ideas and Elements
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Confidence and Motivation
Building Confidence in Writing: A Guide for Writers With Doubts
Jun 16, 2019
The Novelry
Most writers find themselves lacking in confidence at some point. Learn how to boost your self-esteem on the page with these words from The Novelry.
Building Confidence in Writing: A Guide for Writers With Doubts
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Craft and Technique
Hero Books
Writing Like Tolstoy
May 12, 2019
Louise Dean
When a writer uses immersive storytelling, it means a reader becomes fully immersed in the novel. Find out how you can use this technique in your own book.
Writing Like Tolstoy
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Craft and Technique
Hero Books
Leo Tolstoy: Writing Style for Anna Karenina
May 5, 2019
Louise Dean
Discover Leo Tolstoy's writing style and the process he used to write Anna Karenina, one of the greatest novels in literature.
Leo Tolstoy: Writing Style for Anna Karenina
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Getting Feedback
Confidence and Motivation
Dealing with Rejection and Taking Criticism
Apr 21, 2019
Louise Dean
How to deal with rejection as a writer is never an easy thing to accept. Here, we look at ways you can use feedback on your book to better your writing.
Dealing with Rejection and Taking Criticism
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Starting to Write
The Basics
Top Tips For Writing Novels
Apr 14, 2019
The Novelry
Wondering how to write a book? Here are 10 key novel writing tips to bear in mind, whether you’re curious about how to start or just need a refresher.
Top Tips For Writing Novels
Craft and Technique
Convenience Store Woman Analysis: The Power of Contrast
Apr 7, 2019
Louise Dean
We review the book Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata and learn how contrast is used as a key feature of the novel’s storytelling and themes.
Convenience Store Woman Analysis: The Power of Contrast
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Characters
Rumors of a Hero
Mar 31, 2019
Louise Dean
What’s the definition of a hero in literature? Here, we define the hero of a story and how you can learn from classic examples to write your own.
Rumors of a Hero
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Revision and Editing
Craft and Technique
How to Avoid Overwriting
Mar 24, 2019
Louise Dean
Many authors are guilty of overwriting, but how can writers avoid it? Here are some top tips to curb excessive wordiness for a well-written novel.
How to Avoid Overwriting
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Novel Writing Process
Craft and Technique
Find Your Voice in Fiction: 5 Steps
Jan 6, 2019
Louise Dean
As an author, how can you find your voice to write a story? Here, we define a writer’s voice in literature and how you can find your own when writing your novel.
Find Your Voice in Fiction: 5 Steps
Novel Writing Process
Plotting and Planning
The Midpoint
Dec 2, 2018
Louise Dean
What is a midpoint? Find out why the middle of a story is so important to writers and why it’s a great place to start when you’re plotting a novel.
The Midpoint
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Starting to Write
Are Creative Writing Courses Worth It?
Oct 28, 2018
Louise Dean
Is it necessary to take a creative writing class or course to become a published author? Isn’t a writer always learning? Explore the topic in this blog post.
Are Creative Writing Courses Worth It?
