Writing a Novel...
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Deciding on a Plot For Your Novel
One of the most important aspects of any novel is the plot; characters and description are important in their own right but these are secondary and also dependent on...
Do I Need an Agent For My Novel?
Every one who commits their work to paper for the purposes of later selling it in order to make any kind of living needs to consider the possibility of needing an...
Picking Credible Names for Your Book Characters
First impressions often arise from a character’s name, part of the jigsaw puzzle that builds images in the reader’s mind.
What’s in a...
Sub Plots for Your Novel
When you watch a television series or feature film there are often other things happening in addition to the main storyline; these are called sub plots and allow the...
The Importance of Location in Your Novel
Creative writing – especially writing a novel – is all about making a story believable, engaging and exciting throughout. Indeed in order for your...
Writing a Novel: Building Your Characters' Backgrounds
We all have our own favourite fictional character whose exploits have enthralled us and whose use of the English language have made us laugh, cry...
Writing a Novel: Selling the Rights to Your Work
Let’s look at the scenario where you have written your novel and it has been accepted for publication, what happens then?
There are many...
Writing Flashbacks
Continuity is one of the most important aspects of writing for any medium whether it be television, the theatre, film or novels. Without continuity the reader often...
