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Writing advice: Show, don't tell: or should you?
“Show, don’t tell” is one of the most common pieces of advice given about writing, but should you follow this advice? In fact, sometimes you should tell (and not show). Here are some of the reasons why: What does 'Show, don't tell' mean? First, let’s look at what the phrase means. 'Show, d...
June 15th, 2015
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Now Novel Reviews
Have you been wondering what the Now Novel process is like to work with? We've received many Now Novel reviews detailing what writers have found most useful about the process: Trustspot Read paying users' reviews on our independent reviews page at TrustSpot. To find details about paid m...
June 12th, 2015
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Writing crime fiction - 7 elements of gripping suspense
Suspense is a critical aspect of writing crime fiction. All the elements outlined below can help to increase suspense over the course of your novel: Create suspense in crime via conflict Suspense arises from conflict. Before you can effectively create suspense throughout your crime novel, ...
June 10th, 2015
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How to self-edit your writing: 8 tips
Learning how to self-edit your writing empowers you to polish your prose. Ernest Hemingway famously quipped that you should 'write drunk and edit sober'. You need a state of mental clarity that allows you to be methodical when editing. It often pays to read what published authors have to say...
June 7th, 2015
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Writing fan fiction: Valuable platform or fad?
Fan fiction is a popular genre in which authors use existing fictional characters and worlds as the starting point for their own stories adhering to (or altering) 'canon' or the history of an author's work. Learn more about this genre and its practicalities: What is fan fiction? Fan fictio...
June 3rd, 2015
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Banish writer's block - infographic
We've previously explored ways you can break out of a dry spell and get writing. We've condensed ten of our favorite methods into the infographic below. Pin, tweet, or share on Facebook with the writers you know who might appreciate a reminder of the many ways creative paralysis can be...
May 30th, 2015
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43 must-visit sci-fi websites for writers
The imagining of possible worlds is the staple of science fiction. Here are 43 must-visit sci-fi websites for writers: Science Fiction research websites There's a handy science fiction and fantasy resource guide by SuperSummary here Cornell University's science fiction and fantasy resear...
May 18th, 2015
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12 famously incarcerated writers
Each year, PEN International marks the Day of the Imprisoned Writer in order to raise awareness about persecuted and incarcerated writers worldwide, but not all writers who have done time have been political prisoners. Here are a dozen writers who went to prison for a variety of reasons: Sir ...
May 4th, 2015
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51 must-visit websites for romance writers
We’ve put together 53 of the best websites for romance writers. Enjoy these romance writing resources and let us know any you think are missing: Romance Writing Advice Romance University is a blog featuring online lectures from successful romance writers. Topics covered include e...
April 28th, 2015
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Writing inspiration: 11 authors on how to get inspired to write
This week we have a bumper guest post: we asked several writers and lit bloggers whose work collectively spans nearly every genre from historical fiction to sci-fi to tell us about their top sources of inspiration. When you're inspired to start writing a book of your own, try the Now Novel proce...
April 13th, 2015
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Historical fiction: 7 elements of research
This guest contribution is by author and historical fiction blogger M.K. Tod of A Writer of History. Mary provides valuable insights into the particular research required of the historical fiction writer, along with practical advice for sourcing the factual material that will help bring a bygone...
March 30th, 2015
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How to appeal to young and old: Roald Dahl
British writer Roald Dahl is one of the most popular and beloved children’s authors in the English language. Writers can study his work to learn how to appeal to young and old and so create fiction for children that lasts. Roald Dahl's longevity Although Dahl died in 1990, his books re...
March 23rd, 2015
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