Novel Archives

A student is writing his novel’s first chapter for the NaNoWriMo challenge.

What Is NaNoWriMo? Top 7 Tips to Ace the Writing Marathon

Nov 10, 2023
5 min read

Gear up for the NaNoWriMo writing challenge with the best NaNoWriMo tips! We’ve also included various strategies to eliminate distractions, beat writer’s block, and NaNoWriMo rules.

A boy is writing on writing prompts related to romance, fantasy, and more.

100+ Creative Writing Prompts for Masterful Storytelling

Nov 03, 2023
12 min read

Boost your creativity with 100 plus amazing creative writing prompts across all genres! We’ve included writing prompts from science fiction, romance, mystery, fantasy, horror, comedy, and more!

Two students have completely different personalities and act as a foil character to each other.

Foil Character: Definition, History, & Examples

Oct 26, 2023
5 min read

Fictional characters that are the complete opposite of the main character are called foil characters. Explore foil characters in detail with amazing examples from films and literature!

A novelist jots down important aspects of their story to create a novel outline.

Novel Outline: A Proven Blueprint [+ Free Template!]

Sep 11, 2023
5 min read

Save time by creating a novel outline! Learn how to write an outline for a novel in 7 easy steps. We have also given an effective novel outline template to help you further.

Five symbols represent the literary devices of allegory, juxtaposition, anthropomorphism, anticlimax, and analogy.

The Top 10 Literary Devices: Definitions & Examples

Sep 11, 2023
5 min read

Engage readers more effectively and boost your creativity with our list of the best literary devices. We’ve also provided specific examples to help you understand their usage. So let’s dive in!

A hero fights a giant dragon with the words crisis, adventure, and resolution written on a volcanic landscape. This represents the hero's journey in a novel or a story.

Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey: Worksheet & Examples

Sep 06, 2023
8 min read

Are there 17 steps in the hero’s journey, or 12, or 8? Let’s visit Joseph Campbell’s Monomyth, study some examples of the heroic quest, and find out how you can write memorable heroes.

A novelist wonders how to write a novel while brainstorming a novel setting.

How to Write a Novel: 8 Steps to Help You Start Writing

Aug 21, 2023
5 min read

Writing a novel requires meticulous organization and attention to detail. This guide to novel writing covers it all, from establishing a foolproof plotline to fleshing out your characters!

An editor performs the process of novel proofreading with the help of a book in her hand.

Novel Proofreading | Definition, Significance & Standard Rates

Jul 11, 2023
4 min read

In this article, we have also equipped you with helpful information regarding professional proofreaders and proofreading firms. This will help you select the professional best suited for your needs.

An editor undertakes novel editing while reviewing the first draft of their novel.

Quick Guide to Novel Editing (with a Self-Editing Checklist)

May 19, 2023
4 min read

If the notion of novel editing fills you with dread, you’re not alone. In this article, we’ll tell you about the types of novel editing and how editing your novel can be a creative process.