how to write a novel | New Novel Writer

Sep 23, 20214 min read

Essential creative writing ingredients

What will make your first page grab the attention of the reader or editor - to make them read on?

Sep 13, 20214 min read

Your writing lacks character...?

Interesting characters can even compensate for a thin story line or plot. If readers follow your main characters they will follow you.

Aug 14, 20213 min read

End with the beginning

Sometimes it works better if you write your introduction to the story AFTER you have finished your book. Here's how and why...

Jul 27, 20215 min read

Self promote - but start small

don't make (too many) expensive mistakes. My advice is - THINK SMALL.

Jul 11, 20212 min read

Add colour to your writing

A picture is worth 1,000 words, but you are confined to the written word so make sure you paint a colourful picture.

May 16, 20216 min read

Revise your own writing

Making the essential revision of your writing ENJOYABLE as well as manageable - ensuring it is the best it can possibly be...

May 12, 20212 min read

What's your point of view?

Enrich you storytelling - and your characters - by switching Viewpoint. Exercise this option when you conduct your revisions.