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July 1, 2025

The 5 Ps of Writing: Plot | The Blog | The Novelry

What is the plot of a story? We look at how plot influences your novel and give our top tips on the key plot elements that make for an unputdownable story.
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Published on July 01, 2025 17:00

June 27, 2025

‘Do I Need a Sensitivity Reader?’ The Importance of Authenticity Editing | The Blog | The Novelry

Sensitivity readers have become an important part of publishing for good reason. In this article, an authenticity editor explains sensitivity reading for all writers.
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Published on June 27, 2025 17:00

June 24, 2025

The 5 Ps of Writing: Place | The Blog | The Novelry

The setting in a work of fiction describes the place, time, and location. Here are our top tips for writers on exploring a story’s place without info-dumping.
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Published on June 24, 2025 17:00

June 20, 2025

How to Supercharge Your Scenes with Holly Race | The Blog | The Novelry

Ever been blown away by a paragraph from a novel? Aim for your best writing ever with these top tips from author Holly Race on how to write a great scene.
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Published on June 20, 2025 17:00

June 18, 2025

The 5 Ps of Writing: Person | The Blog | The Novelry

The main character in a story is crucial, but what are the secrets to writing a great protagonist? Here are our top tips on writing characters readers will follow!
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Published on June 18, 2025 17:00

June 17, 2025

The 5 Ps of Writing: Problem | The Blog | The Novelry

Wondering how to create a great story? Give your character a problem and something at stake, and the reader will need to know what happens. Here’s how!
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Published on June 17, 2025 17:00

June 13, 2025

Life of Pi Author Explores the 5 Ps of Good Writing | The Blog | The Novelry

Yann Martel, writer of the award-winning Life of Pi among other novels, shares his advice for authors on the key elements of storytelling.
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Published on June 13, 2025 17:00

June 10, 2025

The 5 Ps of Writing: Person | The Blog

The main character in a story is crucial, but what are the secrets to writing a great protagonist? Here are our top tips on writing characters readers will follow!
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Published on June 10, 2025 17:00

June 6, 2025

Novel Ideas and Where to Find Them | The Blog | The Novelry

‘What should I write about?’ Authors get their book ideas in all sorts of ways—and so can you. In this article, we delve into how and where to find story ideas.
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Published on June 06, 2025 17:00

Novel Ideas and Where to Find Them | The Blog

‘What should I write about?’ Authors get their book ideas in all sorts of ways—and so can you. In this article, we delve into how and where to find story ideas.
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Published on June 06, 2025 17:00