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The End of an Era: Moving Beyond NaNoWriMo
As the dust settles on the news of NaNoWriMo's closure, many writers are asking the same question: What happens now? For two decades, National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) has been synonymous with November creativity, heartfelt community, and caffeinated...
Lessons Learned: My Experience With Publishing Scams
After writing online for ten years and finishing a two-hundred-thousand-word book that gained over a million reads, getting offered a deal with a publisher was a dream come true. However, in the excitement of finding validation for my work, I missed the warning signs...
How do I know if my project should be standalone or a series?
"Do you have any posts on turning a book into a series, and/or deciding how many books the series should be? I'm plotting my story and not sure how to split it up into how many books if I decide it's too much for a stand alone. Do I just go with trilogy? Thought there...
Got a Question? Ask Novlr!
Want to know more about a certain aspect of writing or need more general advice or inspiration? We’re here to help!
How do I write the trading places trope?
"how would i write a character who switched places with their unknown twin sibling without giving it away to readers and other characters? would i still use their name? how would i describe them if they aren’t themselves? would i have to reveal to readers and not...
Is there a process for writing a novel?
"Is there a process for writing a novel, or does everyone just figure out what works for them? I feel like I’m making it up as I go and wondering if that’s normal." This is a question that writers, especially new writers, ask across the board. Is there a process, a...
How do you introduce side characters without info dumping?
"How do you introduce side characters naturally? I have a lot of important secondary characters in my story, but every time I try to bring them in, it feels like I'm just dumping information about them. Help!" We've all been there. You have this amazing cast of...
