A Beginner’s Guide to Writing a Novel
No one is born a novel writer. But do you believe that we all have the capability to be writers? Impossible as it may seem [Read More]
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How To Write A Strong Start For Your Novel
I revised my Civil War novel Hearts of Stone many times before selling it to Dutton Children’s Books. My editor only had one major suggestion: [Read More]
How To Find The Novel That Only You Can Write
Most people think writing a novel is just writing. I have lost count of the number of people who say I want to write a [Read More]
How A City Can Be A Character In Your Novel
Can a city be a character in a book? Many years ago, in a writing class, I was told that I should try to make [Read More]
Writing Fiction: Find Great Ideas For Your Next Novel
One of the biggest challenges when you’re writing fiction is finding truly good ideas. We discussed finding great ideas in a recent writers’ group meeting. [Read More]
A Different Way to Write Your First Novel
If you’ve always wanted to write a novel, but found the traditional structured process too frightening or overwhelming, maybe your imagination works in a more [Read More]
How To Gather Ideas, Turn Them Into A Novel – & Finish It
In her third article for Writers & Artists, Nail Your Novel author Roz Morris gives her advice for researching and developing your book ideas. Writing [Read More]
How to Outline a Novel: the Master Guide (With Template!)
Book outlines have saved the neck of many a bestselling writer — but the process behind them is mysterious at best. In this post, we [Read More]
How to Write a Romance Novel That’ll Make Readers Swoon
Luckily, though love itself may be hard to explain, the process of writing about it isn’t. Here are our seven best tips for writing romance, [Read More]
National Novel Writing Month — Let Your Novel Simmer and Marinate with Scrivener
Every year, we’re lucky to have great sponsors for our nonprofit events. Now that we’re closing in on the final stretch of November, you may [Read More]
Theme Me Up: How to Develop Your Novel’s Theme
Theme is an often overlooked tool in a writer’s toolbox. Here’s another look at finding the greater meaning in your story. Several years ago [Read More]
The 9-Minute Novelist: How to Write a Novel in Just Minutes a Day
Writing a novel is a complicated equation involving a lot of variables and moving parts—not the least of which are the authors themselves. In fact, [Read More]
What Can Flash Fiction Do For Novel Writers?
Book publishing is a tough, competitive business. Still, there’s no reason to make the road harder to travel. Enter flash fiction—an excellent way to break [Read More]
“Go Your Own Way”: James Patterson on Supporting Childhood Literacy, Generating Novel Ideas, and Writing with Bill Clinton
After more than four decades in publishing, record-breaking bestseller James Patterson has this to say: You can go your own way. Discover an exclusive extended [Read More]
This is a Truly Bizarre Way to Write a Novel
I’m a tinkerer by temperament. My most frequent nerdy joke with my writing students is that if you sat me down at a computer every [Read More]
Author Withdraws Novel Following Cyberattacks
Award-winning writer S. Hareesh has withdrawn his novel Meesha (Moustache), which was being serialised in the Mathrubhumi Weekly, following threats from alleged Sangh Parviar outfits. [Read More]
6 YouTube Channels That Will Help You Finally Finish That Debut Novel
Reading brought me immense joy as a child, but I truly fell in love with crafting stories. With an overactive imagination and inflated ego from [Read More]
How Too Much Research Can Ruin Your Novel
It’s June of 1914, and Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, has arrived in Sarajevo with his wife, Sophie. We know what happens [Read More]
Murder Mystery Author Jane Harper Has Six Tips for Writing a Bestselling Novel
It’s the kind of success story writers dream of. In 2014, Jane Harper decided she was finally going to do it — she was going [Read More]
Bill Clinton, James Patterson Team Up in New Thriller Novel
In what is going to mark the debut of former US President Bill Clinton as a fiction writer, he has teamed up with James Patterson [Read More]
How to Start Your Novel: Advice From Literary Agents
No one reads more prospective novel beginnings than literary agents. They’re the ones on the front lines, sifting through inboxes and slush piles. And they [Read More]