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Write a scene of dialogue between two characters who are not talking about what they actually mean. Each line should have a surface meaning and a hidden one underneath.
Write a scene of dialogue between two characters who are not talking about what they actually mean. Each line should have a surface meaning and a hidden one underneath.
November 12, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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Write a scene of dialogue between two characters who are not talking about what they actually mean. Each line should have a surface meaning and a hidden one underneath.
Write a scene of dialogue between two characters who are not talking about what they actually mean. Each line should have a surface meaning and a hidden one underneath.
Don’t be ashamed of your work! (I know it’s easier said than done). So many of us write in silence, keeping our words hidden. We’ll either never share it with the world or wait until we feel it’s just the right time.
November 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Don’t be ashamed of your work! (I know it’s easier said than done). So many of us write in silence, keeping our words hidden. We’ll either never share it with the world or wait until we feel it’s just the right time.
In answer to today's writer question, we look at how to transform interior descriptions from static inventories into spaces readers can feel immersed in. #AskNovlr
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How do you describe indoor spaces? | The Novlr Reading Room
Learn how to describe indoor spaces that feel alive and support your story's mood using your characters and their senses.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
In answer to today's writer question, we look at how to transform interior descriptions from static inventories into spaces readers can feel immersed in. #AskNovlr
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There are lots of ways to plan a novel, and getting a few rough ideas down to prepare you for a blank page can really help your novel come together. #writingtips
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How To Plan a Novel (By Not Planning It) | The Novlr Reading Room
There are lots of ways to plan a novel, and getting something down to prepare you for a blank page can really help your novel come together.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:41 PM
There are lots of ways to plan a novel, and getting a few rough ideas down to prepare you for a blank page can really help your novel come together. #writingtips
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💻 #WritingExercise
Choose a character from your favourite book and write a scene where other characters talk about them, but the character you chose isn’t present. Share it with a trusted friend who knows the book, and see if they can guess the character the others are talking about.
Choose a character from your favourite book and write a scene where other characters talk about them, but the character you chose isn’t present. Share it with a trusted friend who knows the book, and see if they can guess the character the others are talking about.
November 5, 2025 at 12:23 PM
💻 #WritingExercise
Choose a character from your favourite book and write a scene where other characters talk about them, but the character you chose isn’t present. Share it with a trusted friend who knows the book, and see if they can guess the character the others are talking about.
Choose a character from your favourite book and write a scene where other characters talk about them, but the character you chose isn’t present. Share it with a trusted friend who knows the book, and see if they can guess the character the others are talking about.
If you find yourself in a mood where you don’t feel like writing, read a book instead! While there’s no substitute for actually writing to improve your skills, reading is also an essential part of learning to be a better writer.
November 4, 2025 at 11:17 AM
If you find yourself in a mood where you don’t feel like writing, read a book instead! While there’s no substitute for actually writing to improve your skills, reading is also an essential part of learning to be a better writer.
Finding your writer's voice isn't magic; it's practice. In answer to today's #AskNovlr question, we look at methods and exercises to help you develop your writer's voice.
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How can I improve my writer’s voice? | The Novlr Reading Room
Discover practical methods and writing exercises to develop your unique writer's voice and write with confidence.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Finding your writer's voice isn't magic; it's practice. In answer to today's #AskNovlr question, we look at methods and exercises to help you develop your writer's voice.
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🌍 Building a fantasy world from scratch? Dive into the 6 must-have ingredients to make it feel alive, immersive and unforgettable. #writingtips 🖋️
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6 Essential Ingredients for Building Your Fantasy World | The Novlr Reading Room
No matter what type of fantasy world you're writing, it's easy for the setting to feel one-note if you don't practice worldbuilding.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:41 PM
🌍 Building a fantasy world from scratch? Dive into the 6 must-have ingredients to make it feel alive, immersive and unforgettable. #writingtips 🖋️
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“A writer is a reader who is moved to emulation.”
— Saul Bellow
— Saul Bellow
October 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
“A writer is a reader who is moved to emulation.”
— Saul Bellow
— Saul Bellow
💻 #WritingExercise
Write a scene between two characters who share a secret. Write about how that shared secret carries their interaction. Does it affect them differently? Do they share motivations?
Write a scene between two characters who share a secret. Write about how that shared secret carries their interaction. Does it affect them differently? Do they share motivations?
October 29, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Write a scene between two characters who share a secret. Write about how that shared secret carries their interaction. Does it affect them differently? Do they share motivations?
Write a scene between two characters who share a secret. Write about how that shared secret carries their interaction. Does it affect them differently? Do they share motivations?
Don’t be afraid to play in the sandbox of your own imagination. Sometimes, to improve your writing, you just need to write, even if it’s not in service of an end goal.
October 28, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Don’t be afraid to play in the sandbox of your own imagination. Sometimes, to improve your writing, you just need to write, even if it’s not in service of an end goal.
Getting stuck on a scene is so relatable! But it doesn't mean you need to stall completely. In answer to today's question, we look at some tips and tricks to get you writing again. #AskNovlr
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What can I do when I get stuck on a scene? | The Novlr Reading Room
Stuck on a scene? We look at why you might get stuck and share some tips and exercises that can get you writing again.
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October 27, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Getting stuck on a scene is so relatable! But it doesn't mean you need to stall completely. In answer to today's question, we look at some tips and tricks to get you writing again. #AskNovlr
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Dive deeper into your characters with some writing games to make character development fun! ✍️ #amwriting #writingtips 
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5 Writing Games to Help You Get to Know Your Characters | The Novlr Reading Room
Looking for a fun way to get to know your characters? These writing games will help you explore your characters' inner worlds.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Dive deeper into your characters with some writing games to make character development fun! ✍️ #amwriting #writingtips 
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“Poetry, even when apparently most fantastic, is always a revolt against artifice, a revolt, in a sense, against actuality.”
— James Joyce
— James Joyce
October 23, 2025 at 1:04 PM
“Poetry, even when apparently most fantastic, is always a revolt against artifice, a revolt, in a sense, against actuality.”
— James Joyce
— James Joyce
💻 #WritingExercise
Write a scene centred around an object your character refuses to get rid of, even though they probably should. It might be useless, broken, painful, or tied to a memory it would be healthy to forget.
Write a scene centred around an object your character refuses to get rid of, even though they probably should. It might be useless, broken, painful, or tied to a memory it would be healthy to forget.
October 22, 2025 at 2:16 PM
💻 #WritingExercise
Write a scene centred around an object your character refuses to get rid of, even though they probably should. It might be useless, broken, painful, or tied to a memory it would be healthy to forget.
Write a scene centred around an object your character refuses to get rid of, even though they probably should. It might be useless, broken, painful, or tied to a memory it would be healthy to forget.
💡 Disjointed ideas don’t have to stay that way, so if you just have vibes and scenes in your head, don’t be afraid to write them down.
October 21, 2025 at 3:38 PM
💡 Disjointed ideas don’t have to stay that way, so if you just have vibes and scenes in your head, don’t be afraid to write them down.
Got a story idea but not sure if it's novel-worthy? 🤔 In answer to today's question, we look at how to evaluate your concept's potential and develop it into something bigger. #AskNovlr
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How do you know if your story idea is big enough for a novel? | The Novlr Reading Room
Learn how to evaluate whether your story idea has enough depth and potential to sustain a full-length novel with practical development tips.
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October 20, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Got a story idea but not sure if it's novel-worthy? 🤔 In answer to today's question, we look at how to evaluate your concept's potential and develop it into something bigger. #AskNovlr
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✍️ Looking to write your novel this November? Whether you're aiming for 50k words or just want to make steady progress, we've got tips to help you prepare, plan, and succeed.
#amwriting
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Tackling a November Writing Challenge? Here’s What You Need to Know | The Novlr Reading Room
Brush off your laptops and pick up your pencils, because National Novel Writing Month is here! Prepare for a November writing challenge.
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October 17, 2025 at 3:10 PM
✍️ Looking to write your novel this November? Whether you're aiming for 50k words or just want to make steady progress, we've got tips to help you prepare, plan, and succeed.
#amwriting
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“A lie, sometimes, can be truer than the truth, which is why fiction gets written.”
— Tim O'Brien
— Tim O'Brien
October 16, 2025 at 1:02 PM
“A lie, sometimes, can be truer than the truth, which is why fiction gets written.”
— Tim O'Brien
— Tim O'Brien
💻 #WritingExercise
Write a scene, then rewrite it, but each time you rewrite it, change something small and keep writing from that change. It could be the weather, a single line of dialogue, a choice a character makes.
Write a scene, then rewrite it, but each time you rewrite it, change something small and keep writing from that change. It could be the weather, a single line of dialogue, a choice a character makes.
October 15, 2025 at 2:05 PM
💻 #WritingExercise
Write a scene, then rewrite it, but each time you rewrite it, change something small and keep writing from that change. It could be the weather, a single line of dialogue, a choice a character makes.
Write a scene, then rewrite it, but each time you rewrite it, change something small and keep writing from that change. It could be the weather, a single line of dialogue, a choice a character makes.
Just like your writing, you, as a writer, are a work in progress. When doubt starts to creep in, remember that you’re not an imposter, you’re an artist who is growing and learning as they create.
October 14, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Just like your writing, you, as a writer, are a work in progress. When doubt starts to creep in, remember that you’re not an imposter, you’re an artist who is growing and learning as they create.
Stuck on naming your characters? Find inspiration and get some practical tips to name your characters without letting perfectionism block your writing. #AskNovlr
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How do you come up with good character names? | The Novlr Reading Room
Learn effective strategies for naming characters in your story, from using placeholders to finding meaningful names.
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October 13, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Stuck on naming your characters? Find inspiration and get some practical tips to name your characters without letting perfectionism block your writing. #AskNovlr
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Research can be tough and time-consuming, especially if it's something you're new to. Here are some tips on how to target the right sources to get accurate and useful information to bring more authenticity to your fiction. #writingtips
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How to Research and Bring Authentic History to Your Fiction | The Novlr Reading Room
Knowing how to research is a valuable skill for any historical fiction author. In this post we dive into how and where to find good material.
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October 10, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Research can be tough and time-consuming, especially if it's something you're new to. Here are some tips on how to target the right sources to get accurate and useful information to bring more authenticity to your fiction. #writingtips
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