The NovelPad blog

Writing craft, and the business of it.

Guides on plotting, drafting, revision and publishing — written by novelists, for novelists.

20 Book Cover Designers List for Self-Published Authors: Original, Stock, & Premade

Here are 20 amazing book designers for indie and self-published authors.

S.R. BeastonOctober 30, 2023

Give your villain as much attention as your hero with these tips.

Bella Rose EmmoreyOctober 23, 2023

All you need to know to get the most out of National Novel Writing Month.

S.R. BeastonOctober 12, 2023

Check out this master list of spooky reads!

Sage KayOctober 5, 2023

Steps and tips for writing different types of nonfiction stories.

Sage KayMay 18, 2023

5 tips to improve any scary story.

Briana MorganMay 3, 2023

A new reading list of fairy tale retellings!

Rina Fontes MalkaFebruary 23, 2023

Examples of fairy tale retellings, and tips for writing your own.

S.R. BeastonFebruary 20, 2023