Self-editing after NaNoWriMo
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by Arja Salafranca
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 The post Self-editing after NaNoWriMo appeared first on Now Novel ..read more
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Writing my novel with the Now Novel process
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by Arja Salafranca
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. The post Writing my novel with the Now Novel process appeared first on Now Novel ..read more
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Mastering NaNoWriMo: expert strategies from veterans
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by Arja Salafranca
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 The post Mastering NaNoWriMo: expert strategies from veterans appeared first on Now Novel ..read more
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Beyond stereotypes: portraying realistic LGBTIQ+ characters
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by Arja Salafranca
1M ago
Portraying realistic, credible and relatable LGBTIQ+ characters is within your grasp. Read on for tips and how to avoid the 10 tropes The post Beyond stereotypes: portraying realistic LGBTIQ+ characters appeared first on Now Novel ..read more
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From trauma to triumph: using life writing to heal
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by Arja Salafranca
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 The post From trauma to triumph: using life writing to heal appeared first on Now Novel ..read more
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Unseen worlds: the omission of women on SFF ‘best of’ lists
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by Guest Contributor
2M ago
Nerine Dorman laments that best of SFF lists often exclude many female writers, and suggests a range of other names to read The post Unseen worlds: the omission of women on SFF ‘best of’ lists appeared first on Now Novel ..read more
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How to write a novel using the Save the Cat! method
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by Arja Salafranca
2M ago
The name of this writing method is certainly both intriguing and memorable. We delve into what this method entails The post How to write a novel using the Save the Cat! method appeared first on Now Novel ..read more
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Interview with writing coach Masha du Toit
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by Brendan McNulty
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 The post Interview with writing coach Masha du Toit appeared first on Now Novel ..read more
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Researching place when you can’t just get on an airplane
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by Arja Salafranca
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 The post Researching place when you can’t just get on an airplane appeared first on Now Novel ..read more
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Voices on the page: points to consider when writing dialogue
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by Arja Salafranca
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 The post Voices on the page: points to consider when writing dialogue appeared first on Now Novel ..read more
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