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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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6 Most Recent Blog Comments:

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 22, 2023 at 7:26am

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Write BETTER DIALOGUE (6 tips & how to make it realistic)

Are you proofreading your book and struggling to make the dialogue sound realistic? Or you're writing it now, but it feels flat?

Then you're like many others. I hope this article can help you.

CHARACTER VOICE

It makes your life easier if every character speaks a little differently. You can drop dialogue tags more easily because readers will recognise the character by the way they speak.

One character may always say "okay", the other may always say "yes" when they agree. Maybe one uses a lot of foreign words, the other a lot of metaphors, and someone else speaks in short and direct sentences.

BODY LANGUAGE

Body language is very important! It shows the reader the feelings of the characters and builds the "around". There are good dialogues where the characters do nothing but talk - but they are harder to write.

Have your characters fix a radiator, eat ice cream or skip gym class while they talk. Have them gasp when they're scared, and jump up and down when they're excited (okay, the latter might be a bit of an exaggeration ... but if the character is a kid, it would work).

CONTRASTS

Contrasts help you and the readers to identify who is talking or doing something. This can refer to the characters speaking, reacting, acting and performing very differently.

OTHER HELPFUL ARTICLES:
- "The ultimate template for CHARACTER VOICES!"

- "The SCIENCE of writing exercises (+ tips on show, not tell)"

- "Why prompts might not work (+5 steps to make them work)"

NO INFO-DUMPING

It can put readers off if information is conveyed (for pages) in dialogue.

For example, do NOT write, "It's so sad that I had the car accident yesterday. Now I have to hide because I was a hit-and-run driver ... If the police find me, I will have to give up my life. No one will like me anymore. I am afraid. The police use dragons as guards in this country. They are huge and have sharp claws and teeth [...]"

You realise it's daunting.

Still, you should ...

USE DIALOGUE TO DEVELOP CHARACTERS

Dialogues can be a great way to develop characters. Use them to reveal their personalities, motivations and backgrounds - preferably slowly, a little at a time per scene.

DIALOGUE AND PACING

Dialogue makes time fly quickly. Inner monologue or narration makes it drag like chewing gum. It is important to find the right balance between inner and outer dialogue (or monologue), action and description. Be warned: it is not easy!

AND HOW DO YOU MAKE THE DIALOGUE REALISTIC?

There are several ways.

Next time you are in a conversation, listen to how people phrase things and what their body language is like. Do they gesticulate wildly with their hands or are they almost acting? Do they speak colloquially with friends/relatives and try to be serious (almost stiff) with their boss?

Another, more reliable method is to watch a dialogue in a film or series and pay close attention to the wording and body language. If you have a bit more time, you could try putting it into words.

And of course, it helps to read!

Write on,
Jeremy made this signature for me.

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