Writer's Edit

A newsletter for novel writers looking for inspiration and advice on their creative journey.



Category: Fiction Writing

  • 30 Writing Exercises To Get Your Creative Juices Flowing

    Getting started as a writer tends to go one of two ways: either you sit down and the words flow easily, or you stare at a blank screen and wonder…


  • Does A Story Always Have To Have A Protagonist And An Antagonist?

    Creating captivating and enticing characters can be one of the most challenging aspects of creative writing. Not only do you have to consider their individual traits, but also their place…


  • Can A Protagonist Be Evil?

    The protagonist is usually thought of as the hero of the story. They might have flaws or make poor decisions, but over the course of their journey, they generally right…


  • How Many Characters Is Too Many?

    Is your head full of a cast of characters you’re longing to set forth on an epic adventure story? Writing a story that includes many characters can add a layer…


  • Is Writing Fan Fiction Good Practice?

    Fan fiction is writing based on movies, TV shows, video games and other creative works that already exist. It extends or builds on the work of other successful creators –…


  • Can A Story Have More Than One Main Character?

    When you think of a novel, you might imagine only one main character leading the way. While this may be the typical way to tell a story, it doesn’t mean…


  • What’s The Difference Between A Scene And A Chapter?

    The first piece of advice I received on this topic was from my Screenwriting 101 teacher. He taught that scenes are camera cuts where the setting or time changes, and…


  • Should A Novel Be Double-Spaced?

    If you’re in the process of formatting your novel for submission to a publisher or editor, or in preparation for self-publication, you might be stuck on the spacing. To double-space…


  • Does Reading More Make You A Better Writer?

    “If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.” —Stephen King It’s impossible to overestimate the power of reading. But aside…


  • 11 Top Tips For Smashing It During NaNoWriMo

    National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, encourages writers to pen 50,000 words in 30 days. It’s a challenging task, but one that people all around the world complete each year.…


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