We chat to Now Novel writer Christine Bhasin who has just published her first novel, Number 81 The post Interview with Now Novel debut novelist Christine Bhasin appeared first on Now Novel ..read more

Using powerful literary tools such as introductions, prologues, prefaces and forwards and can be impactful. Read on for definitions and examples of these The post Impact of introductions, prologues, prefaces and forwards appeared first on Now Novel ..read more

Having flat characters in your story is as vital as having round characters. Read on for definitions of flat characters, how they are used and tips for creating them The post The art of writing flat characters appeared first on Now Novel ..read more

Understanding how the story structure as detailed in Freytag's Pyramid can help you craft your own stories. Read on for a look at this storytelling tool The post Exploring the structure of Freytag’s Pyramid appeared first on Now Novel ..read more

The clothes a person wears tells us many things: their status in life, for example, or their cultural affiliation or identity. They can tell us what era they live in, and even a person's current state of mind or intent. Understanding how to describe clothing in a story well will help you create fuller, richer character portraits. The post How to describe clothing in a story (with examples) appeared first on Now Novel ..read more

The hero’s journey is a powerful storytelling tool that resonates with audiences because it reflects our own personal journeys of triumph, adversity, and self-realization and is a reflection of everyday life The post Decoding the Hero’s Journey appeared first on Now Novel ..read more

From productivity hacks to complete guides to writing, to how to write dialogue and generate new story ideas, we’ve covered these topics and more in 2023. Read on for a refresher of 10 top ideas to get you motivated and writing. The post Top blog posts for 2023 appeared first on Now Novel ..read more

Romy Sommer's seventh novel, My Fake Italian Marriage, has now been released. We review her book and chat about its genesis The post Fate deals the cards: a review and interview with romance writer Romy Sommer appeared first on Now Novel ..read more

While dialogue isn't real speech, but a form of stylized speech, it still needs to sound as natural and authentic as possible. Read on for ways to achieve this The post Making dialogue sound natural appeared first on Now Novel ..read more

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