Have you ever read a novel where the characters felt especially real and relatable โ even in a fantasy novel? There’s a 99% chance that this is because of internal conflict. Internal conflict is what gives the reader the ability to step into the shoes of the character and actually care about what’s happening.
Desk Essentials for Productive Writing Sessions
When writing, it’s important to make sure your desk is set up in a way that eliminates distractions and promotes productivity โ especially if you work a full-time job on top of writing. When I sit down for a writing session, my main goal is to remain seated at my desk and avoid unnecessary distractions. How do I do this? By prepping my desk for productivity a few minutes before I get started.
4 Ways to Get Inspiration for Your Novel
If you want to write a novel, the first thing you need to do is find inspiration! But how? If you ask 10 writers how they find inspiration, you’ll probably get 10 different answers. That’s because inspiration comes to people in different ways. In this blog post, I’ll include a few of my favorite ways to spark inspiration.
How Long Should Your Novel Be | Genre Word Count
A Novel is a book that contains more than 50,000 words. While a novel is technically a work that has a word count greater than 50,000 words, most will contain 60,000 or more words. Anything less is considered a novella, short story or flash fiction. The average novel length is around 80,000 words which is…
How To Set Writing Goals | Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals
People who write down their goals are 80% more likely to achieve them! Goals are essential for writers whether your goal is based on word count, time spent writing, or the number of pages written. Goals give writers a vision and something to strive for by drawing a clear map. As someone who often goes…
