Writing is good for the soul. When life is getting stressful and you need a place to share your feelings, writing is perfect. A goodbookis something we all enjoy now and again, but have you ever been reading a book and wished that you could write your own? Today we want to show you...
Writing your first novel is fun but also a challenge. It helps to put in place the structure, habits and resources you need to keep going until you reach the final page. Whether you're writing your first novel for NaNoWriMo or merely want to start a new novel on strong footing, here ...
Creative Writing: 5 Tips for Writing a Novel Even though creative writing gives you much more freedom than academic writing, it takes a lot of time, effort, and dedication to master. Luckily, if you are writing a novel, there are a few things you can do to make sure you end up with...
Author and graduate of The French Culinary Institute Rochelle Bilow shares five tips for writing a foodie romance novel your readers will love.
Writing Great Books for Young Adults: Everything You Need to Know, from Crafting the Idea to Getting Publishedby Regina Brooks. Writing Young Adult Fiction for Dummiesby Deborah Halverson. Save the Cat! Writes a Young Adult Novelby Jessica Brody (this one is a pre-order, but it’s worth...
Why I Write Poetry On Writing a Poem I Resisted... Poet Amanda Hawkins shares their experience writing a poem they initially resisted writing and how Hawkins was able to move past that feeling and write. By Amanda HawkinsJan 11, 2025
Having said that, if you are really struggling, then deliberately go and do something else for a while: a walk, or some gardening or housework. We might sum this one up as ‘treat writing as the job that it is’. Just get on and do it, even if it’s not a good day. ...
If you’re not sure which POV would suit your story best, you can try writing a passage of your novel in several different POVs and comparing their effects. Doing this work in advance can help you set yourself up for success. Tip 6: Write the Blurb First ...
When writing a book, a scene is a useful structuring and guiding unit to focus on. We already discussed how you canuse the Scene Builder on Now Novel to organize scenes. In our webinar 'Hooking the Reader: Crafting a page-turning opening chapter', Romy shared the following tips for starti...
There you have it—our top ten tips for writing a great story, whether it’s a novel, a screenplay, or something else entirely. Check out our article on how to startwriting a bookif you need more ideas. Good luck, and happy writing!