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Nick Bailey

Contributor

Nick Bailey writes about anything and everything in the realm of writing and publishing. From articles about honing your craft to launching your book, Nick aims to provide valuable insights and practical tips to the NowNovel community in his posts. Aside from stories, Nick enjoys hiking, electronic music, and filling up his personal cookbook with new recipes.

Recent posts

How to Describe Faces: Pro Tips + Examples

How do you describe characters that leap off the page? In this post, we’ll go beyond surface-level descriptions and explore advanced techniques for writing about characters’ faces, with practical tips and examples that will help bring them to life.

April 9th, 2025

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5 Tips to Choose Themes for Stories (+ Exercises)

In this post, we’ll break down different ways you can figure out the perfect theme for your story, making it both engaging and memorable!

March 7th, 2025

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How to Write a Sequel That Readers Will Love

Writing a sequel may delight fans of your standalone book — it's an opportunity to build on story arcs, characters, and the world you've already created. In this post, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know to write a fan-favorite follow-up.

March 3rd, 2025

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Manuscript Evaluation: What Is It? And Where to Get One

A manuscript evaluation is a type of edit that delivers big picture feedback on your novel’s strengths and weaknesses — helping you refine your work before you take the next step forward in the publishing process.

March 1st, 2025

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What Is a Protagonist? Protagonist Definition + 26 Examples

They say that everyone is the protagonist of their own story — but what actually is a protagonist? In this post, we’ll walk you through what a protagonist is, some of the most prominent categories they can fall into, and five examples of each.

February 5th, 2025

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How to describe clothing in a story (with examples)

The clothes a person wears tells us many things: their status in life, for example, or their cultural affiliation or identity. They can tell us what era they live in, and even a person's current state of mind or intent. Understanding how to describe clothing in a story well will help y...

January 29th, 2024

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