Asking 'How many drafts should you write for a novel?' is kind of like asking 'How long is a piece of string?'. Every writer has a process that works for them. Some swear by three drafts; others...
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The first two answers that leapt to my mind when I saw the question 'How long does it take to write a novel?' were: As long as it takes; and How long is a piece of string? Okay, I've...
There are many great ways to start a story. Depending on the genre, you might begin mysteriously and gradually build to a climax. Or you might start with an image or description to orient the...
Video: How Authors Can Use Pinterest For Fiction Writing & Novels
In our second video for Writer's Edit, Founding Editor Helen Scheuerer talks about how she used Pinterest to organise visual aids for the second novel in the fantasy series she's currently...
Beth Kelly explores how well Emma Donoghue's novel 'Room' has been adapted for the big screen...
The Essential Guide for Writing a Series vs. a Standalone Novel
Kyla examines the publishing considerations behind writing a series versus a standalone novel - a crucial read for every writer on the road to publication...