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“Celebrate every little victory...I always thought that was just some stupid platitude that people liked to throw around. But it really works.
February 17, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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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How do you fix plot holes? | The Novlr Reading Room
Learn practical strategies for identifying and fixing plot holes in your manuscript, from continuity errors to logic gaps.
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February 16, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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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Breaking Down the Key Lessons of Stephen King’s 'On Writing' | The Novlr Reading Room
No resource can better teach you the art of the craft than Stephen King’s On Writing: A Memoir Of The Craft. It's full of great writing tips!
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February 13, 2026 at 9:14 PM
“A page of good prose remains invincible.”
— John Cheever
February 12, 2026 at 6:21 PM
💻 Write a phone conversation where the reader only experiences one side of the exchange to develop your skills at writing dialogue and characterisation.

#writingprompt #writingtip
February 11, 2026 at 9:18 PM
"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.
February 10, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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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How do you research an unfamiliar industry? | The Novlr Reading Room
Learn how to research an unfamiliar industry for your fiction with practical tips for writing authentic stories.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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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A Beginner’s Guide to Copyright for Creative Writers | The Novlr Reading Room
Not sure how to protect your work? We've put together this beginners guide to copyright for creative writers including templates you can use.
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February 6, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Practice your writing skills with today's prompt to improve your ability to "show, don't tell."

#writingprompt #writingexercise
February 4, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Today's public service announcement comes courtesy of wheretheheckismyjello on Tumblr 😂

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February 3, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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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How do you write epistolary fiction? | The Novlr Reading Room
Learn how to write epistolary fiction through letters, emails, texts, and other found-footage-style documents.
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February 2, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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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Genre Talk: Exploring the World of Cosy Fiction | The Novlr Reading Room
Learn what makes cosy fiction such a popular subgenre, including tropes and writing techniques for writing cosy stories.
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January 30, 2026 at 6:49 PM
January 29, 2026 at 5:37 PM
💻 Write a conversation where the surface argument hides the real emotional conflict.

#writingprompt
January 28, 2026 at 9:18 PM
“In 2026, remember how GOOD writing feels. Remember how satisfying it is to get your characters to the point you have been dying to get to. Let this year be the year of writing, progress and satisfactory endings.“

#writingtip courtesy of lost-in-eriador on Tumblr!
January 27, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Your writing skills haven't disappeared; they're just a little rusty. In answer to today's question, we look at how to get back in the saddle after a long break from writing. #AskNovlr

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How do you start writing again after a long break? | The Novlr Reading Room
Feeling stuck after stepping away from writing? Start writing again by rebuilding your writing habit and reconnecting with your creativity.
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January 26, 2026 at 6:06 PM
🕒 Think you’re too busy to write? Think again! Here are 5 practical tips to help you write, even with a packed schedule. #amwriting #writingtips

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5 Tips for Writing When You Have a Busy Life | The Novlr Reading Room
I once believed I'd never finish writing my novel. I was wrong. These are my top five tips for how to write with a busy life.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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January 21, 2026 at 9:18 PM
“Sometimes, the best thing you can do for your story is sit down and write.
Do not wait for inspiration to come, for inspiration is a fickle thing.
Dedication, however, will bow to your needs.“

Today's #writingtip is brought to you by bylrweltman on Tumblr.
January 20, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Time skips: short, medium, or long, each requires a different approach. In answer to today's question, we look at how to transition smoothly, no matter how much time you're jumping. #AskNovlr

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How do you write time skips? | The Novlr Reading Room
Learn how to write time skips and find new techniques for smooth transitions, from short scene breaks to multi-year jumps.
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January 19, 2026 at 6:06 PM
The Hero’s Journey is probably the most well-known of all story structures. In today's post we look at what it means and how to use it, with a handy downloadable template you can use in your next writing project. #writingresources

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How To Write The Hero's Journey (with downloadable template) | The Novlr Reading Room
The Hero’s Journey is probably the most well-known of all story structures. A full outline and downloadable structure are included here.
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January 16, 2026 at 7:15 AM
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💻 Writing Exercise: The Missing Line

Write a short scene, then delete the line(s) that best explain the motive, clarify the primary emotion, or state the theme. Then, rewrite the scene so that everything still makes sense without the removed line.
January 14, 2026 at 9:18 PM