How to get the most out of that “how to write a book” book - Kobo Writing Life
A library of hundreds, if not thousands, of how-to books about writing books have been published over the last few decades. With such a wide array of choice, it can be overwhelming to know which to read, and what you can gain from them, especially if you’ve never picked one up before! If a “how-to […]
Got fifteen minutes? You can write your next 500 words - Kobo Writing Life
You read that right – it’s totally possible to write 500 words (or more) in fifteen minutes. We’re going to outline some techniques for speeding up and improving your writing output, as well as include some advice and insights from other authors who have managed to increase their word counts through practice, experimentation, and trial […]
How to fast-draft your next novel - Kobo Writing Life
Writing takes time. There’s no way around it – for many authers, their books are one, five, even ten years or more in the making! But often, it can be frustrating and demoralizing to feel as if it might take you that long to even finish a first draft. Today, we are going to highlight […]
What if...? This simple exercise can help you generate a rough novel concept and the beginning of a plot outline in 30 minutes. If you want to take control of your ideation for fiction projects, you may find this useful.
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Generate a story concept for your novel in 30 minutes
How do writers get ideas for novels? Popular author Neil Gaiman says it’s through daydreaming, which isn’t far off the mark, but he also offers a more active approach: asking what if.
💬"You get ideas when you ask yourself simple questions. The most important of the questions is
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