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How to self-publish your book: A simple guide
Self-publishing your book is a viable option for launching and distributing your writing to the reading public. Take the first steps and learn how to self-publish a book. We also cover the pros and cons of indie publishing vs traditional publishing, and more: What is self-publishing? Self-...
November 26th, 2021
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How to create a business plan for writers
The business of writing has as many moving parts as writing craft. This brief guide on how to create a business plan for writers will help you take steps to plan and adhere to SMART writing goals while keeping the business of writing (selling books and marketing your novels or non-fiction) firml...
November 22nd, 2021
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How to give constructive feedback on writing that rocks
Learning how to give constructive feedback on writing is a valuable communication skill. Understanding the difference between helpful and unhelpful feedback is wisdom you can apply in other areas of life - in relationships; when a friend asks your honest opinion. Learn how to give sensitive, use...
November 15th, 2021
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Manuscript evaluations: What, why, and insights
What is a manuscript evaluation? Why is assessment by a skilled editor useful? Learn about this editing service (plus insights gathered from writing reader reports): What is a manuscript evaluation? A manuscript evaluation (also known as an appraisal or assessment) is an editing service wh...
November 8th, 2021
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How long it takes to write a novel (hacks to finish faster)
How long does it take to write a novel? The answer to that question depends on which author you ask and many other factors. Genre and the volume of research your story requires, for example. Read more on how long it takes to write a typical 90,000-word paperback, plus hacks to finish your projec...
November 3rd, 2021
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Book ideas: 12 fun ways to find them
Book ideas come to authors via many conduits. Through history or current events. Passion or indignation. Through myths, songs and legends. Family jokes and dramas. If you are hunting for your next fantastic story idea, try these 12 sources of inspiration: 12 creative ways to find book ideas: ...
October 25th, 2021
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Novel planner tools: 7 tips to propel your progress
Using novel planner tools helps you build a story with purpose. Whether you use a step-by-step, prompted outlining process like Now Novel's dashboard or other story software, try these tips to for planning and making progress: Making better story progress with planning tools: 7 tips Set ...
October 21st, 2021
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Novel editing insights: 9 big lessons from critique
Editing fiction provides many learning opportunities. Guiding authors and helping them align what they're saying to what they want to say takes a precise set of skills, but also delivers expansive writing insights with every completed project. Read 9 insights from working as a fiction editor (pl...
October 18th, 2021
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How to create a plot and guarantee a better story
Acclaimed authors have often said that it's not plot that matters, but rather story. Yet knowing how to create a plot that uses universal storytelling elements such as action and reaction, incident and coincidence, helps you grab and keep your reader's attention. Learn how to come up with a plot...
October 11th, 2021
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Interview: Writing and poetic process with Natasha Bredle
We spoke to poet and aspiring author Natasha Bredle about her poetry, being a younger writer with a cause, and what inspires her. About Natasha and what drives her storytelling Jordan: Hi Natasha, thank you for sharing news about publication of your poems. You’ve been a Now Novel membe...
October 6th, 2021
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How to develop a story idea: 7 essential exercises
Learning how to develop a story idea comes with practice and staying curious. These 7 story development exercises will help you ask questions and flesh out rudimentary ideas with greater substance and detail: How to develop your story from first ideas: Ask expansive, hypothetical question...
October 4th, 2021
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9 exposition examples: How to write clear introductions
There are many types of exposition in stories, in literature, film and other media. Exposition introduces your reader to important and intriguing details of your story – who, what, why, where and when – as well as key background information. Read 9 examples of exposition examples that show how t...
September 30th, 2021
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