Writing Novels

Many people dream of writing the great America novel, but freeze when they sit down to begin. Writing a great first chapter can be the hardest part of crafting a novel.

Dec 15, 2009 - Kimberly Kunaniec

Writing a novel synopsis is commonly viewed with dread by many writers, but by applying similar attention to scenes can help writers reach 'the end' of story.

Dec 15, 2009 - Jo Lamb-White

It's the same story every year: This year the novel will finally get published! This year could really be it. Here's how to finish a novel and get published this year.

Dec 7, 2009 - Jocelyn Kerr

Most novels are written in past tense. But sometimes an author may experiment by writing a book in present tense, as if the events were happening in the here and now.

Dec 4, 2009 - Vickie Britton

Whether writers struggle with plot, characters or just finishing the first draft of a first novel manuscript, one of these three books is guaranteed to help.

Nov 20, 2009 - Maija Haavisto

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.

Nov 17, 2009 - Leigh Neely

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.

Nov 17, 2009 - Tony Simmons

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.

Nov 15, 2009 - James Parsons

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.

Nov 8, 2009 - Sandra Raymond

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.

Nov 7, 2009 - Tabitha Venasse

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.

Nov 2, 2009 - Vickie Britton

Every November, tens of thousands of people around the world spend 30 days and nights frantically trying to write 50,000-word novels.

Oct 31, 2009 - Bailey Shoemaker Richards

The editor-in-residence at Don Maass's Writing the Breakout Novel workshops identifies the main problems encountered by authors at a prestigious writer's retreat.

Oct 30, 2009 - Marg McAlister

It's just about possible to fill the daily Novel Writing Month quota and survive... but not when characters refuse to cooperate. Luckily, WriMos can cheat - legally.

Oct 22, 2009 - Marg McAlister

Writing a novel means collecting and gathering lots of information and when a writer needs to find their writing voice they want all the important facts to hand.

Oct 21, 2009 - Jo Lamb-White

Writing a novel is no easy feat, and many writers have trouble getting started as well as sustaining interest in their projects. Nanowrimo can help!

Oct 18, 2009 - Sandra Raymond

National Novel Writing Month encourages writers to produce a novel in 30 days. Creative word count bolstering is part of the game; these techniques are tried and tested.

Oct 18, 2009 - Linda Gentile

National Novel Writing Month is an annual challenge to write a 50,000 word novel in November. NaNoWriMo is an exercise in bad literature, community and fun.

Oct 18, 2009 - Linda Gentile

No Plot? No Problem! is the official guide to writing a novel in a month. National Novel Writing Month sets the challenge; the book explains how to pull off such a feat.

Oct 18, 2009 - Linda Gentile

Christian fiction is a booming market that many writers would like to break into. Fortunately, there are still some publishing houses that consider unagented fiction.

Oct 18, 2009 - Laura Briggs

November is a busy month for most people, with preparation for Christmas and other holidays. Throwing a challenge like NaNoWriMo into the mix can make it even scarier.

Oct 14, 2009 - Tabitha Venasse

National Novel Writing Month launches its annual 50,000-word novel-writing challenge November 1st. Here are some tips for surviving and succeeding during NaNoWriMo.

Oct 7, 2009 - Rebecca Lake

Not everyone can start writing a novel at the beginning and work straight through. Some authors prefer to pour energy into writing good scenes, then link them up later.

Sep 29, 2009 - Marg McAlister

For the multitudes of people dreaming about writing a novel, but struggling with procrastination and perfectionism, the NaNoWriMo challenge might be the answer.

Sep 8, 2009 - Sharon Russell

In See Jane Write, an author and an editor team up to share their humourous, practical and valuable tips and strategies for writing chick lit.

Sep 3, 2009 - Bonnie Way