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.
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.
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.
How to Write a Dynamic Villain That’s Not a Boring Cliché
Give your villain as much attention as your hero with these tips.
What is NaNoWriMo? Tips & Gifts for 2023 NaNo novelists
All you need to know to get the most out of National Novel Writing Month.