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

How to write an adventure story: Creating amazing journeys

Adventure stories were many readers' first introduction to the joy of reading. What is an adventure story? How do you write an imaginative, engrossing journey? Learn about key adventure story elements, plus tips to write incredible journeys: What is an adventure story? As Don D'Ammassa wr...

September 27th, 2021

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What are good topics for novels? 14 ways to find winners

Whether you're between projects or planning on writing your first book, there are many ways to decide what are good novel topics. Here are 14 ideas for how to find book topics: What are good book topics? 14 story starters: Use Google News Search the classifieds/back pages Create a game of...

September 13th, 2021

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How to organize story scenes (plus scene structure template)

Understanding how to organize story scenes will help you to draft scenes with an underlying sense of purpose and focus. Learn how to use Now Novel's Scene Builder to create your own scene structure template that is flexible and custom-made for your story: First, what is Now Novel's scene buil...

July 19th, 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 find a writing group plus 7 pros of workshops

A writing group offers many perks. Mutual encouragement, greater accountability to your writing goals, and more. Read more about how to find a writing group and why it'll make you a better, more productive writer: First, what does a writing group do? A writing group meets regularly, either...

May 10th, 2021

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How to make your writing stand out: 8 author branding tips

Learning how to make your writing stand out in a crowded digital marketplace or physical library is key to building your audience. Here are 8 branding tips to help you deliver a dependable author brand: How to make your writing stand out: 8 steps Develop your own, unique writing voice Car...

April 5th, 2021

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