Writing Novels
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First Draft in 30 Days is a well-detailed, practical system of how to write a novel in a month. It can be personalized and is especially useful during NaNoWriMo. more...
How to Write a Novel With Perfect Scenes
Novel writing tips give advice about creating a plot and crafting characters. Knowing how to use scene structure helps the fiction writer tie it all together. more...
StorYBook Novel Writing Software Review
This open source software makes organizing the characters, backstories, settings, scenes, chapters and plot lines of a fiction novel easier for creative writers. more...
Although writing a novel in one month is an incredibly high mountain to climb, it can be done and has resulted in published novels for more than a few writers. more...
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By: Maija Haavisto
Whether you struggle with plot, characters or just finishing the first draft of your first novel manuscript, one of these three books will help you out. more...
From College Professor to a Woman of Mystery
By: Leigh Neely
With a doctorate in Medieval Literature, experience as a classic rock band leader, and a writer of mystery novels, Peggy Ehrhart could be called Renaissance woman. more...
Author Silas House Shares Southern State of Mind
By: Tony Simmons
Silas House is content to live out his days in the hills of Kentucky where he grew up, where he understands the people who understand him-and those who inhabit his work. more...
Symbolism in Literature Enhances Theme
By: James Parsons
Novice writers can add unity to their creative writing by investing ordinary items with symbolic meaning. Symbols and allusions can enhance the theme of the novel. more...
Four Keys to Beginning a Novel
By: Sandra Raymond
Many writers struggle with how and where to begin a novel. The first chapter, and even the first line, are often the most important in capturing the reader's attention. more...
When Characters Take Over, Don't Panic
By: Tabitha Venasse
Often a story changes in the midst of everything, but not because of your own ideas! More often than not the plot changes course when your main character takes control. more...
Three Types of Love Scenes in Romance Novels
By: Vickie Britton
Since each romance publisher has different guidelines as to the levels of intimacy they expect in love scenes, it pays to know the three types of romantic scenes. more...
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