The NovelPad blog
Writing craft, and the business of it.
Guides on plotting, drafting, revision and publishing — written by novelists, for novelists.
What is falling action in fiction?
How to end a story effectively.
An Extensive Fantasy Character Template + Downloads
How to build a stellar fantasy character with a template.
A List of 40+ Magic System Ideas in 8 Categories
Relics, potions, spells, high magic, low magic, get your magic ideas here, folks.
How To Write a Fanfiction (and What to Know Before You Do)
Get involved with your favorite stories by throwing in your own twist!
The Best Writer Memes
Funny and relatable memes for writers.
All About Developmental Editing
What is a developmental editor, and do I need to hire one?
Best Author Blogs
Best blogs for writers to learn from.
15 of the Best YouTube Channels for Writers
The best YouTube channels for writing craft, advice, industry insights, and personable storytelling.
The 7 Most Popular Romance Tropes of 2024: To Write
Newly popular romance genres from Ugly Duckling to the Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Effect.
When is the best time to publish a Christmas story?
Strategize your holiday book releases to maximize sales.
What is Write-to-Market? An Author's Fast-Track to Earnings
Writing to market is one of the most successful sale strategies for self-published authors. Here's how.