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2d ago
Self-editing a manuscript is essential, even if you are planning to use a professional editor too. Read on for how to self-edit
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2w ago
This week I take a look at writing my novel using the Now Novel process to map and plot my book, as well as some of the issues and challenges I have had with my own novel writing journey.
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Now Novel Blog
1M ago
You might be considering doing NaNoWriMo this November. Three writers give their advice on how to go about writing 50,000 words in a month
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1M ago
Portraying realistic, credible and relatable LGBTIQ+ characters is within your grasp. Read on for tips and how to avoid the 10 tropes
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Now Novel Blog
1M ago
Is it possible to heal from trauma through writing? Studies confirm the power of writing as an aid to healing. We have some journal prompts and experts weighing in on the topic
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Now Novel Blog
2M ago
Nerine Dorman laments that best of SFF lists often exclude many female writers, and suggests a range of other names to read
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2M ago
The name of this writing method is certainly both intriguing and memorable. We delve into what this method entails
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Now Novel Blog
2M ago
We chat to writing coach Masha du Toit about mentoring other writers, creating a series, designing book covers and why writing is like surfing
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2M ago
When you can't travel to research a place, you need to get creative with other ways of finding information about a locale
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2M ago
The central job of dialogue in a novel is to move the plot forward, provide exposition and reveal who the characters are. Read on for some ways to write dialogue
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