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How to Source Publisher-Quality Book Cover Design as a Self-Published Author
A few years ago, I attended the London Book Fair. It was a fantastic experience where I got to mingle with other writers, meet publishers, and hear experts talk about different aspects of the publishing industry. Knowing how important it is to source good quality book...
How do you create a magic school for adults?
"Tips on developing a magic school for adults? Most magic schools I read about are for children, so I wanted to make a magic university." While arguably some of the most famous fictional magic schools are written for children, there are actually a lot of magic schools...
The Fichtean Curve and How To Use It
If you’ve ever felt the grip of a good book, unable to put it down, you understand the pull of a well-told story. Behind the scenes of your favourite books, you’ll often find plot commonalities and narrative techniques. Some will be immediately recognisable, like The...
Got a Question? Ask Novlr!
Want to know more about a certain aspect of writing or need more general advice or inspiration? We’re here to help!
How do you choose between multiple story options?
"I'm stuck on my story and I don't know how to continue. I have a few continuations in mind and don't know which one to pick. Every continuation works. I am a writer of a kind where if I write something, in my mind I'd be thinking 'why didn't I go with the other...
How do I come up with titles of authority?
"This is probably an unusual question, but how do you come up with titles? I don't mean titles for chapters or such, but titles for positions, like general, governor, doctor, emperor, cardinal, etc. I've had a hard time trying to invent names for governmental...
How do you connect big ideas?
"I'm struggling to tie together my novel’s bigger themes. I have all these big ideas I want to explore, like grief, identity, and belonging but they just feel really scattered. How do you connect big ideas?" Big ideas are easy. Putting them together in a way that...
