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A story premise is the core idea at the heart of your novel. Read tips for finding a premise that will empower you to create a gripping read.

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Strong exposition examples by accomplished authors show you how to launch readers straight into immersive story settings and histories. Learn more.

How do you write the good kind of exposition (not the info-dumping kind)? Start with examples.

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A strong story arc gives your novel shape and structure. Read archetypal story arcs and steps to make your book more intriguing.

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External and internal conflict in fiction drives suspense and tension. Learn about types of conflict and how to use conflict to develop characters.

Read this article for tips on character conflict and development.

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Learn about what the central idea and themes of a story are and how to grow meaning by broadening and deepening your own novel's themes and ideas.

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Learn what 'in medias res' in narration means, how to begin a story in medias res and examples of great first lines that open stories in the middle.

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The best story setting ideas contribute to a novel's tone and mood or influence plot direction. Read 6 effective story setting examples and tips.

Read 6 examples of effective story settings from literature and what they teach us.

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Learning how to describe place and character clearly immerses readers in your world. Read how to choose great adjectives and use describing words well.

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How to begin a novel: Step 1: Give your reader a strong need for an answer. Step 2: Create interesting tone and mood with setting. Read steps with examples.

How do you write a captivating first chapter? 7 steps here: http://www.nownovel.com/blog/how-to-begin-novel-first-chapter/

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Read 15 of the best writing articles of 2016 on Now Novel and other writing blogs - practical tips on writing dialogue, character relationships and more.

Read the most popular posts on writing from the Now Novel blog for 2016 and a few of our favourites from the blogosphere.

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Writing first drafts to completion is an accomplishment. Revising and rewriting is crucial too - read 7 tips for polishing your rough draft.

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Learn how to end a book well and you'll keep readers coming back to buy your next novel. Read 8 tips for writing better endings.

How do you avoid this type of review? Write a great ending, for one.

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Learning how to write dialogue in a story requires understanding how to format dialogue and what strong dialogue needs. Read 7 steps for better dialogue.

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Learning how to find time to write despite unavoidable tasks and distractions is vital for writing a novel. Read 9 tips for becoming a productive writer.

Are you finding enough time to write this NaNoWriMo? Try some of these suggestions.

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Writing discipline is what will get you to the finish line when writing a novel. Read 7 tips and strategies for becoming a disciplined author.

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'What if my writing sucks?' Many writers have asked this question. If you're worried your writing sucks, read this practical list of ways to improve.

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Writing the middle of a novel requires understanding what makes story middles effective. Read 9 tips with examples from Dickens, J.K. Rowling and others.

Do you have the middle of your NaNoWriMo novel planned?

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