Novel Writing

Plan and write novels while understanding the publishing landscape. Articles address idea generation, character creation, genre selection, and marketing your finished manuscript.

Character Development in Your Novel

Readers connect with novels through characters, not plots, here's how to develop them well enough to show your skill as a writer.

Develop Ideas for a Novel

Novel ideas work best when they come from real life, not other books, and need careful planning around structure and themes.

Develop Your Novel Writing Skills

Writing a novel takes patience and practice, but you can improve your craft in the short term by committing to the work and building your skills over time.

Genre or Mainstream Fiction?

Weigh the pros and cons of writing genre fiction versus mainstream fiction before you commit months to a novel.

Marketing Your Novel

Getting your novel noticed requires promoting it yourself even with a publisher backing you, start six months before release.