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The basic rules on how to properly format the manuscript of a novel

How to Format a Novel Manuscript

January 15, 2025
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Publishing Companies

Nov 28, 2024
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Jenana Kekic
Learn how to unlock suspenseful stories no matter your genre to give readers mystery and tension on the page.
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The Novelry on Writing Podcast: 5 Keys to Unlock Suspenseful Stories

Nov 26, 2024
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Writing About Your Life: with Alice Carrière and Alice Kuipers

Nov 24, 2024
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Alice Kuipers
Enjoy this article on how to write rising action with rising action examples.
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What Is Rising Action? And How to Use It in Your Story

Nov 21, 2024
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Melanie Conklin
Reliable techniques to push past a writing slump and crush your word count.
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The Novelry on Writing Podcast: 5 Ways to Push Past the 30k Word Slump

Nov 19, 2024
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Julia Quinn is the bestselling author of nearly 40 romance books, including the famous Bridgerton series.
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5 Secrets from Julia Quinn on Writing Bridgerton

Nov 17, 2024
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Elsa Doig
Carl Jung’s archetypes create templates for original characters
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Character Archetypes, Not Stereotypes

Nov 14, 2024
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L.R. Lam
How to turn up the heat when it comes to writing romantasy by making the most of magic and makeouts.
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The Novelry on Writing Podcast: 5 Tips to Turn Up the Heat in Romantasy

Nov 12, 2024
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Emylia Hall’s bestselling series is a must-read for crime fiction readers, with almost seven novels to choose from.
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5 Tips for Writing a Detective Novel Series

Nov 10, 2024
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Emylia Hall
100 writing prompts to kick-start your writing.
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100 Writing Prompts to Kick-Start Your Writing

Nov 7, 2024
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Mahsuda Snaith
5 hot tips for writers on creating dialogue that captivates readers.
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The Novelry on Writing Podcast: 5 Methods to Make Dialogue Come to Life

Nov 5, 2024
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What is a plot diagram? Knowing plot structure will help you plan your novel or short story.
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How to Create a Plot Diagram for a Smooth Writing Journey

Nov 3, 2024
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Melanie Conklin
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