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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 ...

How to get better at writing daily: 10 methods

Actively learning how to get better at writing daily will greatly benefit your writing style and craft. Set aside as little as half an hour per day to add something new to your writing toolkit. Here are 10 easy tasks you can set yourself: Memorize five new synonyms Copy a paragraph by a grea...

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...

How to become a novelist: 10 top authors' tips

Published authors know there are many steps to how to become a novelist. You need discipline,  imagination and planning skills to become a writer. These ten helpful quotes by bestselling authors describe some of the most important steps to becoming a writer. When you're finished readin...

Plot vs character: What drives a great novel?

Choosing whether your novel will be plot driven or character driven is an important part of writing a novel. Plot vs character isn't a simple choice, as each emphasis has its own benefits (and disadvantages if it is emphasized far more than the other). Read the pros and cons of each story type, ...

140 characters contest: Who won (and what do they teach us)?

We loved reading your entries to our '140 characters' contest. The diversity of your entries made our task challenging. Find out the finalists and grand prize winner below, as well as our thoughts on what made these characters compelling and what we can learn from them. At the bottom of the...

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...

30 top book writing tips from the best blogs

Quotes on writing are a mixed bag. But the top book writing tips from the best writing blogs are actionable and practical. Here are 30 great pieces of advice from around the blogosphere: 5 tips on writing a helpful book outline 1. When writing a book outline, you have the op...

Writer software: 6 great tools for writing a book

Writer software has evolved over the years. Now you can organize your writing process, format your book and perform research easier than ever. The best writing software: Speeds up your writing process Makes it easier to collaborate with editors, writing coaches and first readers Helps you tu...

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...

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...

First person narrative: 7 tips for writing great narrators

Telling a story using mainly first person narrative has both pros and cons. Here are 7 steps to creating a great 'I' narrator, but first: The pros and cons of writing a novel in first person The benefit of telling a story in first person, from a single character's perspective at a time, is...