Novel Writing Tips

Writing with themes to achieve your goals!

Janet Forbes

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December 3, 2025

How to Write a Fantasy Book

Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just getting started, embracing these tips can make it easier to write a fantasy book that readers will love.

Kat Bradbury

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December 3, 2025

What is Upmarket Fiction?

It’s often mentioned in manuscript wish lists, but what does it mean? What can you do to make your work feel more “upmarket” – and is that even a good idea?

Kat Bradbury

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December 3, 2025

Immediacy in Worldbuilding: Removing Filter words from your prose

Filter words are a hidden saboteur of your writing. How to find and cut them to transform your writing, worldbuilding, and RPG games!

Janet Forbes

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December 3, 2025

How to Write a Short Story

Writing a short story is different from writing a novel, in more ways than simply word count. Here is some advice for how to start.

Janet Forbes

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December 3, 2025

How long should your story be? | Word count for novels, novellas and short fiction

How long should your story be? This resource includes the most standard word counts for each type of story length, from microfiction to novels!

Janet Forbes

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December 3, 2025

Story Hooks: Adding Drama, Conflict & Antagonist Characters

When it’s time to set the story hooks for your next campaign or novel, it's time to add conflict, drama and antagonists to your worldbuilding!

Janet Forbes

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December 3, 2025

How to end a story or novel!

Making sure that the end of your book is worthy of your reader’s journey can be a real challenge! This article will help.

Janet Forbes

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December 3, 2025

How to Plot a Novel

How can you come up with a satisfying structure for your novel? Let's take a look at the Hero's Journey.

Janet Forbes

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December 3, 2025

How to Write Serial Fiction

Examples of episodic storytelling, the best places to publish it, and advice on how to write consistent, irresistible serialized stories.

Kat Bradbury

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December 3, 2025