Savannah Cordova

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Savannah Cordova specializes in content about fiction writing and the editorial process. Her work has appeared in Slate, Kirkus, BookTrib, DIY MFA, and various other outlets focused on writing and publishing. She particularly enjoys analyzing wider publishing trends and trying to predict what will happen next in the industry.

Savannah's short fiction has also been published in the Owl Canyon Press anthology No Bars and a Dead Battery. Her non-publishing interests include cooking, watching rom-coms, and visiting various art museums around London, where she is currently based.

Recent posts

50 creative writing prompts to enrich your craft

Creative writing prompts provide a useful way to jog inspiration. Try these creative writing exercises focused on individual elements of storytelling: Creative writing prompts - find inspiration to: Master POV Create compelling dialogue Craft vivid setting descriptions Create int...

June 2nd, 2016

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Mahi Wasfy's 'In the Heart of Cairo': Now Novel author interview

Mahi Wasfy, a writer and early childhood educator, recently completed Now Novel's author coaching process and finished writing her book, 'In The Heart of Cairo'. We asked Mahi to share her experiences and insights into writing a book from start to finish:  Now Novel: Tell us a ...

May 30th, 2016

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How to start writing a novel if stuck: 8 steps

If you feel you don't know how to start writing a novel, you don't need a 'how to write a novel for dummies' book. There are several reasons why you could feel too unprepared to begin: Uncertainty about the merits of your story idea, lack of research and other preparation, or simply being n...

May 23rd, 2016

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How to be inspired to write every day: 10 ideas

Writer's block might visit sometimes, but you can learn how to be inspired to write every day. Feeling 'uninspired' can mean many things: That you aren't giving yourself enough breaks, that you're being perfectionist and holding yourself to impossible standards, or it can mean that you genuinely...

May 3rd, 2016

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How can I get help writing a book? 7 tips

If you've always wanted to write a novel but don't know where to start, or you start writing your book and get stuck, you're probably asking 'How can I get help writing a book?' It's easy to find help with each part of writing. 1. Join a writing group or community Writing fiction is sharin...

March 31st, 2016

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How to get inspired to write: 8 effective approaches

Knowing how to get inspired to write quickly will help you rediscover your creative spark when you feel stuck. Here are 8 ways to reconnect with your storytelling gift: 1: Do free writing on a chosen topic Free writing is a great exercise to get ideas flowing when you are feeling stuck. It...

March 17th, 2016

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