As the year draws to a close, we're rounding up the most popular posts from the Now Novel blog in 2016 as well as some of the best writing… Read more
Categories
Latest Articles
Writing first drafts of novels is challenging and completing your manuscript is a major achievement. Even so, if you end NaNoWriMo with a manuscript in hand, or you… Read more
If you want to become a better author, learning how to end a book well is crucial. After the final page, the reader shouldn't feel how Dorothy… Read more
Telling character backstory is sometimes necessary to show why your character has a specific motivation or mindset. Yet it's important to learn how to write backstory that… Read more
Many aspiring authors have to learn how to find time to write with a full-time job. Being a stay-at-home parent also involves roles and responsibilities that can… Read more
'My writing sucks' is easy to tell yourself, but this is a story that all too often ends in writer's block. Instead, use these 7 tips to… Read more
Setting is the time and place that forms the backdrop for your story. Good novel settings require imaginative and vivid description. Immerse your readers in a mesmerizing… Read more
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… Read more
Believable characters are the lifeblood of great stories. Get inspired and start creating characters readers love using these 8 tactics: Read more