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How to read more - Novlr
How to Read More: A Busy Mum’s Perspective

I recently started a book club. I started it because a friend of mine, another mum at the school my kids go to, told me she wanted to read more and she thought we should start one. Or, more specifically, could I please start a book club? It doesn’t take much to convince me when […]

Kim Montgomery

Jan 10

Genre Talk: Exploring the World of Dystopian Fiction - NovlrGenre Talk: Exploring the World of Dystopian Fiction
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Dec 20

Genre Talk: Exploring the World of Horror FictionGenre Talk: Exploring the World of Horror Fiction
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Nov 1

How creative writers can harness the power of libraries — NovlrHow Creative Writers Can Harness the Power of Libraries
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Oct 11

Explore the world of science fiction - NovlrGenre Talk: Exploring the World of Science Fiction
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Sep 20

Banned books and why you should read them - Novlr6 Banned Books and Why You Should Read Them
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jul 8

Three books on writing that every writer should read - NovlrThree Books on Writing All Writers Should Read 
Fija Callaghan

Jun 17

Elmore Leonard's 10 Rules for Writing - NovlrElmore Leonard’s 10 Rules for Writing: How Useful Are They?
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jun 14

A Writer’s Guide to Great Travel Writing
Lydia Yadi

Jun 7

Writers' and Artists' Yearbook - NovlrThe Writers’ and Artists’ Yearbook: A Writer’s Best Friend
Pamela Koehne-Drube

May 3

Use your favourite books for writing prompts - Novlr6 Ways to Use Your Favourite Books for Writing Prompts
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Apr 8

Reading Roundup - Our writers' favourite books of 2023Reading Roundup: Our Writers’ Favourite Books of 2023
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jan 5

Writing dark academia - Photo by Jez Timms on UnsplashGenre Talk: Exploring the World of Dark Academia
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Nov 27

lots of books4 Reading Tips That Will Make You A Better Writer
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Nov 24

Stephen King's signature over books On Writing - Signature sourced from Wikimedia commons and is in the public domainBreaking Down the Key Lessons of Stephen King’s On Writing
Allie Cooper

Sep 4

How to research your historical fiction - Photo by Mr Cup / Fabien Barral on UnsplashHow to Research and Bring Authentic History to Your Fiction
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jul 31

Getting the science right in your fiction - Photo by Nathan Duck on UnsplashGetting the Science Right in Your Fiction
Crystal Kamm

Jun 26

Experimental Books - Photo by cottonbro studio for Pexels6 Books That Break the Mould and Use Experimental Storytelling Techniques
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Feb 24

Reading - Photo by Min An for PexelsFrom Romance to Sci-Fi: Our Writers’ Most Loved Books of 2022
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jan 2

The Road to Hell is Paved with Adverbs
Kim Montgomery

Dec 9

zombie books - Photo by Daniel Jensen on Unsplash6 Zombie Books That Every Reader Can Enjoy
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Oct 28

Books to read by Black Authors in 20226 New Releases by Black Authors to Read in 2022
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Feb 11

Christmas wreath on door - Photo by Erwan Hesry on UnsplashThe Enduring Popularity of “A Christmas Carol”
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Dec 24

Halloween pumpkin and candlesHalloween Reads for Children (That Aren’t Scary)
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Oct 18

Spooky mansion5 Halloween Reads That Aren’t Horror
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Oct 16

Novlr's favorite books - Photo by Florencia Viadana on UnsplashNovlr’s Favorite Books
Crystal Kamm

Feb 23

Black History Month: Books by Black Authors
Crystal Kamm

Feb 9