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What is catharsis - Ask Novlr
What does catharsis mean?

“I’ve heard the term ‘catharsis’ before. But what does it mean? And how can it be used in a story?” Ever feel like you’re carrying around a heavy weight of emotion? Like you just need to let it out? That feeling, that release, is what we call catharsis. It’s a powerful concept, especially in storytelling. […]

Christopher King

Dec 23

Why do so many writers write Christmas books? — Ask NovlrWhy do so many authors write Christmas books?
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Dec 18

How do you describe body types respectfully? — Ask NovlrHow do you respectfully describe body types?
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Dec 16

How do you come up with uncommon tropes or plot twists? – Ask NovlrHow do you write uncommon tropes or plot twists?
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Dec 9

How do you reignite your writing spark? — Ask NovlrHow do you reignite your writing spark?
Fija Callaghan

Dec 2

How do I create unique voices for my characters? — Ask NovlrHow do I create unique voices for my characters?
Fija Callaghan

Nov 25

How do I maintain flow and pacing in fiction writing? — Ask NovlrHow do you maintain flow and pacing?
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Nov 18

Why does genre matter? — Ask NovlrWhy does genre matter?
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Nov 11

How do you write a character whose name hasn't been revealed? — Ask NovlrHow do you describe characters whose names haven’t been revealed?
Lindsay Sfara

Nov 4

How to write a likeable villain — Ask NovlrHow do you write a likeable villain?
S. K. Eleton

Oct 28

How do I start writing poetry as a beginner? - Ask NovlrHow do I start writing poetry as a beginner?
Fija Callaghan

Oct 21

What is the difference between a hero and an anti-hero? - Ask NovlrWhat is the difference between a hero and an anti-hero?
Arthur Franz IV

Oct 14

How do you write a platonic relationship — Ask NovlrHow do you write a platonic relationship?
Kimberley Long-Ewing

Oct 7

How do you write an agent query letter? — Ask NovlrHow do you write an Agent query letter?
Fija Callaghan

Sep 30

How do you write an argument? - Ask NovlrHow do you write an argument?
Lindsay Sfara

Sep 23

How to write an existing relationship - Ask NovlrHow do you write an established relationship?
Kimberley Long-Ewing

Sep 16

How to write hopelessness and a crisis of self - Ask NovlrHow do you write hopelessness and a crisis of self?
Lindsay Sfara

Sep 9

Why do writers torture their characters? – Ask NovlrWhy do writers love to torture their characters?
Lindsay Sfara

Sep 2

How do you turn a writing prompt into a story? - Ask NovlrHow do I turn a writing prompt into a story?
Fija Callaghan

Aug 26

How do I strengthen my writing? — Ask NovlrHow do I strengthen my writing?
Fija Callaghan

Aug 19

How much should a writer focus on research? — Ask NovlrHow much should a writer focus on research?
Kimberley Long-Ewing

Aug 13

The symbolism of deer — NovlrDo deer have any specific literary meaning?
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Aug 6

How to write a slow burn romance - NovlrHow do you write a slow burn romance?
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jul 30

How to write addiction - NovlrHow do you write addiction?
Kimberley Long-Ewing

Jul 23

How to write the found family trope - Ask NovlrHow do I write the found family trope?
Lindsay Sfara

Jul 16

How do I write a morally gray serial killer?
S. K. Eleton

Jul 9

Can you include real people in your writing - Ask NovlrAre you allowed to use real people in your fiction?
Kimberley Long-Ewing

Jul 2

How to get started with writing - Ask NovlrHow do I get started with writing?
Lindsay Sfara

Jun 25

How do I write anthropomorphic characters? - Ask NovlrHow do I write anthropomorphic animals?
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jun 18

Expand your vocabulary - Ask NovlrHow can you expand your vocabulary to avoid repetition?
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jun 11

How do I start writing plants into my story?
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jun 4

How to write indecisiveness when creating characters - Ask NovlrDo you have any advice for indecisiveness when creating characters?
Pamela Koehne-Drube

May 28

Rules and Laws for worldbuilding - Ask NovlrHow do I create laws and rules for my story world?
Pamela Koehne-Drube

May 21

Introduce side characters without info dumping - Ask NovlrHow do I introduce side characters without info dumping?
Pamela Koehne-Drube

May 14

How do you keep the middle of your story interesting?
Pamela Koehne-Drube

May 7