how to write a novel

Keeping A Journal Is Proof You Can Write A Book

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What a great feeling it is to have completed a journal. If you think about it, you’ve just written an entire book of your own!Read more

Novel Ideas: The Story of My Second NaNoWriMo Novel

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Ever wondered where ideas for stories and novels come from? In this post, I delve into the beginnings of the idea behind my NaNoWriMo 2015 novel Kitty Hero Chronicles.Read more

Wasting Time on a Practice Novel | The Editor’s Blog

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Ever thought about writing as practice? Maybe going so far as to write a practice novel? Check out the following quote and article, which has given me much encouragement in my own writing, fiction or otherwise:It’s not a waste of time to finish a first novel, to practice your writing skills with that first novel … Read more

Book Review: Writing into the Dark by Dean Wesley Smith

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Have you ever wondered which writing method to choose for your book/stories? To outline or not to outline; to pants or not to pants? May I suggest to you this wonderful book by author Dean Wesley Smith who has been there, done that, and…”wrote the book” on the subject! Read more

5 Secrets to Writing a Bestselling Novel (How to Write a Novel)

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Have you ever wondered how to write a novel? In the process of writing my own novel, I’ve come across a great series of videos that answers that very question along with many more! I’ve recently come across one of the most helpful video series on YouTube regarding how to write a novel. Seeing as … Read more

A Month in the Life of A NaNoWriMo Participant

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Does the term NaNoWriMo mean anything to you?  If you’re a writer—especially a young writer—who’s been online for the past 15 years, then it probably does.

NaNoWriMo 2009 Winner Icon (Tall)    NaNoWriMo Participant Badge 2009

NaNoWriMo…No?

In 2009, I set out to finally achieve my goal of writing a novel.  The premise behind National Novel Writing Month, founded in 1999 by Chris Baty, is to write 50,000 words by the end of the designated month, which is always November.  Although I won the competition (along with hundreds, if not thousands, of others), my novel was still incomplete, life happened, and I abandoned my novel as a result.  Five years later, I began the journey to resurrect and complete it.

Here’s my story.

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How to Write Better: 96 Fiction & Novel Writing Tips

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Recently, I’ve been devouring a whole book’s worth of amazing tips on the art and craft of writing.  (These tips are mainly for fiction writers, but non-fiction writers can benefit from them as well.)  As a result, I’m learning more quality information about how to write better than I ever thought I could in one place.  Best of all, these tips—96 in total—are actually FREE.  I can hardly believe it because they’re worth their weight in gold.  And if you’ll apply these tips on how to write better in your own writing, I’m confident you’ll succeed.

How to Write Better- 96 Fiction & Novel Writing Tips

A Book on Writing Fiction…Compiled from Free Tips

Since “officially” beginning my writing journey back in October 2014, I’ve been soaking up every writing resource I’ve come across like a sponge.  As such, I’ve compiled many resources on writing and how to write better, and I’ve got tons more to contribute to my Writing Resources page, but possibly none so valuable as what I’m about to share with you now.

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