When motivation is lacking, think of writing like a journey. You can't change the path, but you can learn to appreciate it for what it is. #writingmotivation
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“I like how writing can take you off for a jaunt in your head and then set you back down in the chair where you've been all along.”
— Georgann Low
💻 Rewrite a fairy tale from the antagonist's perspective to reveal their inner motivation and backstory.
Use this prompt the help you hone your character development skills in the sandbox of a recognisable world.
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writesofnovember says: in case you didn’t know: your book is at the TOP of my tbr list. but i need you to write it first so i can read it :(
Words of wisdom from writesofnovember on Threads!
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What is lyrical prose? It's not just pretty writing; it's where how you say something deepens what you say.
In the Reading Room today, we answer what it is and how and when to use it. #AskNovlr #writingtips
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Let's talk about the beta reading scam epidemic. I've put together everything I've learned about spotting the fakes, and where to actually find readers you can trust. #writingcommunity #writerbeware
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“The novelist works neither to correct nor to condone, not at all to comfort, but to make what's told alive.”
— Eudora Welty
💻 Write a story that starts at the end and works backward, without the limits of linear chronology. This will teach you how to control the flow of plot information.
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“Writing is about following your imagination. Writing is about self expression. Yes, your writing is good enough. You can always improve, you can always learn more about the craft of writing, but your current writing style doesn’t suck.”
Thank you nikasholisitic for today's pep talk! #amwriting
Tragic backstories can make a character when done well or break a character when done poorly. Piling on trauma doesn't equal depth, so how do you write a backstory that feels earned? We answer this very question in today's Reading Room post! #AskNovlr #writingtips
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Building a sustainable writing habit starts with putting words on the page.
Here are 10 creative writing prompts to keep you writing, even when inspiration runs dry.
#writingprompts #writinginspiration
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“Grammar is a piano I play by ear, since I seem to have been out of school the year the rules were mentioned.”
— Joan Didion
💻 Write a character making a choice that goes against their values. What are the repercussions, personally and socially?
Thinking about what your character values and what would make them act counter to that will help you develop their interiority and motivations.
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Feel that joy of finally doing something you had been putting off, taking that first step, finishing that chapter, etc. You worked hard for that. Bask in the glow. You earned it.”
#writingtip courtesy of writerhellenebmeyers on Tumblr.
“Celebrate every little victory...I always thought that was just some stupid platitude that people liked to throw around. But it really works.
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Plot holes: frustrating to find, satisfying to fix.
Today we answer a writer question about how to patch those narrative cracks.
#asknovlr #writingtips #plotholes
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Stephen King wrote 'On Writing' after nearly 30 years in publishing. We've broken down its key lessons so you can absorb three decades of writing wisdom in a bite-sized read. 📖 #WritingTips #StephenKing
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“A page of good prose remains invincible.”
— John Cheever
💻 Write a phone conversation where the reader only experiences one side of the exchange to develop your skills at writing dialogue and characterisation.
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"Friendly reminder that you don't have to keep That Thing™ in your story just because you came up with it a long time ago...
Save it for something else. But cut it out of the story that it isn’t working for. It's for the best, trust me."
#writingtip courtesy of beanscreams on Tumblr.
You don't need to have lived something to write about it; that's why fiction exists. Otherwise we'd all just be writing autobiographies. In answer to today's question, we look at how to research unfamiliar industries. #writingtips #researchtips
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Confused about copyright? This beginner's guide breaks down what copyright is, how it protects your work, and whether you actually need to register it. It also includes a handy copyright page template for use in your next project. #publishingtips
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“An author in his book must be like God in the universe, present everywhere and visible nowhere.” — Gustave Flaubert
Describe a room using only sounds, smells, and textures. Don’t use any visual descriptions.
Practice your writing skills with today's prompt to improve your ability to "show, don't tell."
#writingprompt #writingexercise
I am raising awareness for a very important cause!!! STOP WITH EPITHET ABUSE! Just refer to your characters by names and pronouns. Unless referring to them by physical characteristics is meaningful in any way, it just seems like you forgot your characters' names or something.
Today's public service announcement comes courtesy of wheretheheckismyjello on Tumblr 😂
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Epistolary fiction: intimate, unreliable, and surprisingly hard to pull off. In answer to today's question, we look at what epistolary fiction is, and how to write it well. #amwriting #writingtips
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What makes fiction "cosy"? It's not just vibes; it's a promise about stakes, pacing, and how your story will leave readers feeling. Let's look at what makes cosy fiction such a popular subgenre and how to write it well. #writingtips #amwriting
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“Learn to look at your sentences...make sure there’s music, lots of edges and corners to the sounds.” — Janet Fitch
#authorquote #writinginspiration
💻 Write a conversation where the surface argument hides the real emotional conflict.
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