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Write a novel

by Evie 🏳️‍🌈 write&blog

Rated: E · Book · Writing · #2289399

Here you'll get lots of tips, motivation and experience to finally write your novel

Welcome and great that you found your way to my blog!

My name is Evie and I write books that take readers out of their own worlds and into new ones that readers won't soon forget. I blog for artists, writers, creatives, multi-talents and all those who want to become one.
In life, you don't need to be rich: Joy, curiosity and commitment are enough to reach your goal. Just like I am doing right now.

In this blog, I'll give you tips on how to finish the monster "book project“. I'll also give you tips on how to find motivation to write (daily?) and how to incorporate it into your everyday life.
You can also expect some prompts, ideas and step-by-step instructions here.

Let me surprise you! I wish you a lot of fun with writing,
Evie

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Turkey DrumStik

Jul 29, 2023 at 11:15pm
In response to "Write what you know — settings"

I noticed a small type in this line: "Don’t forget thinks like cell phones...." Admittedly, it made me pause at that section long enough to think about the inclusion of technology as a part of setting.

One thing I had to consider in writing my reimagination of A Midsummer Night's Dream. My version takes place in 2007. Cell phones were fairly common, but the smartphone had just begun its journey into the wider world. Thus, I had to think about how someone could take a picture in a night club in 2007. Some cell phones had cameras, but their performance in a dark room would be abysmal at best. I ended up having one of the characters take a gamble on using their cell phone as a camera, something that fit in with the whole notion of the cops as the 21st century equivalent of mechanicals/players bumbling their way through an assignment.

Later on, I would end up seeing The Big Short, a story set in roughly the same time period. After I saw the movie, I read an article discussing the props. Apparently the props department spent a lot of time tracking down the correct models of flip phones for the characters to have in their possession. Considering how often dialogue occurred in the middle of phone calls, that was one detail the props team could not skimp on, and to me it really sold the whole movie. (As someone in Miami during the 2005-2007 period and actually overhearing some of the real estate conversations while I was wandering around the area as a student, I can vouch for The Big Short doing a good job of recreating pretty much everything about Miami from that time.)

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~SilverMoonCranberry~

Jul 1, 2023 at 7:45am
In response to "How to use the Enneagram to write conflicted characters"

This is interesting. I hadn't thought of it. Thanks for sharing this.

Evie 🏳️‍🌈 write&blog

Jun 12, 2023 at 6:10am
In response to "How to make your novel longer (subplots and storylines)"

Schnujo's Doing NaNoWriMo?

That's also where I always like to come back to! In addition, the NaNoWriMo community is also happy to help with plot problems or help you brainstorm (in the German subforum we have some threads specifically for this!).

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Schnujo's Doing NaNoWriMo?

Jun 12, 2023 at 4:03am
In response to "How to make your novel longer (subplots and storylines)"

When I'm in need of plots, subplots, plot twists, and other such things, I go to the Adoption Society threads on the NaNoWriMo website. They host tons of ideas that other people post and are free for us to adopt and change as we need. Because no 2 plots are ever executed the same, unlimited people can adopt a plot and you can adopt unlimited plots, even if you never get around to doing anything with them.

It's my favorite section of WdC!

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Evie 🏳️‍🌈 write&blog

May 14, 2023 at 2:03am
In response to "How to use the Enneagram to write conflicted characters"

Did you already know the Enneagram? How do you use it? Do you have a Pinterest board that you want to share with the community? Or would you like to tell us your Enneagram personality type?

I'm a frustrated writer

May 13, 2023 at 9:45am
In response to "How to become happy and productive in 12 minutes"

you described ME!!! I am getgtomh bacl into writing and you inspired me today. Thank you!!

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June 12, 2023 at 2:18am

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How to make your novel longer (subplots and storylines)

You type "end" under your novel, but you haven't even reached 30,000 words yet? You plot your novel but only have ten short chapters? Your novel is something between a short story and a novella when it should be a novel? Or are you just afraid that you might not reach the 50,000 words for NaNoWriMo with your novel?

Then this article is just right for you!

First of all: it's not a big deal if your planned novel is a bit shorter! In this article, I'll show you how to make it longer - but if you want to keep your work as long as it is, of course you should!

SUBPLOTS AND STORYLINES

They are the key to more suspense, more characters, more things the reader learns and more length: subplots and storylines.

But what are storylines?

You can think of storylines as follows. Your novel is a long rope, and this rope is made up of individual ropes and strands that are knotted together and wrapped around each other. These ropes and strands are the so-called plot lines.

A novel usually has several to a dozen of them - the more characters, the more plot strands are possible and necessary.

Subplots are strands and additional supports for your rope: a cable tie here and a fibre there. They are nowhere near as comprehensive as storylines, but they are at least as important.

The boundaries between storylines and subplots are blurred. It is not always clear to determine what is what.

HOW DO I THINK UP SUBPLOTS?

Let's get to the practical part.

You need to think about your subplots and storylines, not just know that without them your dew is just a few fibres glued together (with glue sticks for kindergarteners) that can be quickly devoured and destroyed by lightning, thunderstorms and shears (aka plot holes).

For subplots, there is one important rule: think about what you want a character to learn. Don't think about what you want to happen to them.

Don't get me wrong, I'm just saying that when you apply this rule, you let the subplot become character-driven. But if you think that you would like character A to have a car accident, you make the subplot plot-driven.

If you don't know what that means yet, read my article on the subject and spare the world from characters who are just punching bags for the plot: "Write a character-driven story YOU CAN‘T STOP READING"

HOW DO I THINK UP STORYLINES?

Any character with internal conflict (I hope that applies to almost all of them!) is capable of having a subplot. Every main character and important secondary character should have a plot line. Accordingly, relationships between characters can also be subplots or plotlines (or parts of them).

For example, a plot line can be an enemies-to-lovers romance, a family secret, a character's dark past, or a prison break. They run throughout the book.

Pro tip: a quick change of storylines, points of view and subplots creates tension. Use this wisely and use it, for example, at the end of the novel (climax proximity).

If you think you have something to contribute to this blog, drop me an email. We can then discuss the topic and nature of your guest post. You can also write to me if you'd like to write a guest post but don't have an idea of what to write about. I will be happy to suggest one.

Click on the like button if you liked this post. Be sure to become my fan if you're not already, because I post articles at least weekly.

Write on,
Evie

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