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How to write book blurbs: 8 tips for selling by summary

Book blurbs are brief, promotional summaries on books' back covers (or inside jackets) that sell the story. Knowing how to write book blurbs is useful for promoting your own work. It's also handy if you are ever asked to write a blurb for another writer. Read 8 tips to write the best blurb for y...

June 21st, 2021

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Amazon for authors: 6 ways to use it better

Amazon, for authors, is more than just a place to sell your story (if you choose the indie route). It's a helpful resource for research, understanding 'market', seeing how to categorize your books and more. Here are 6 ways to use Amazon to your benefit when starting your writing or publishing jo...

June 14th, 2021

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How to write deep POV: 8 tips and examples

Narration and viewpoint are two complex but important aspects of writing craft. Showing your reader the world through your characters' eyes builds immersion. Learn how to write deep POV with a definition, plus tips and examples that illustrate why this is an effective option for bringing readers...

June 7th, 2021

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How to find time to write: 7 simple strategies

When we survey writers on Now Novel, 'how to find time to write' often comes up as a shared challenge. Although there's truth to the saying 'finding time is making time', these 7 simple strategies will help you make time and keep writing: How to find time to write: 7 strategies Find time ...

May 31st, 2021

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How to become a writer: 10 successful authors' secrets

There's no single path in how to become a writer. Yet the paths of accomplished wordsmiths shed some light: How to become a writer: 10 important ideas Value the failures, too Persevere, typos and all Practice storytelling in any available arena Start small and work your way up Work with g...

May 24th, 2021

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How to write critiques: An easy A to Z

Learning how to write critiques is a valuable skill to master, whether you're in a writing group or are an aspiring editor. But how do you write a useful, constructive critique of another writer, especially if you feel 'unqualified' (a concern less experienced members of our writing groups have ...

May 17th, 2021

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