Webinar: How to Write a Novel

In this webinar, Bryan (a Scribendi.com Senior Editor and published writer) discusses how to write a novel. Bryan delves into setting, character, conflict, and structure. He also introduces some of the important elements of a novel, such as theme, tone, and dialogue, and points out the importance of genre, audience, and literary conventions.

NaNoWriMo: Are You Ready?

November is just around the corner and that can mean only one thing—authors worldwide are sharpening their pencils in preparation for NaNoWriMo. Not in the know about NaNoWriMo? This funny little acronym stands for National Novel Writing Month, which is the ambitious—albeit fun—goal of writing an entire novel in one month.

NaNoWriMo: Now What?

You need to wait long enough so you are able to critically approach your NaNoWriMo novel and make the tough decisions that are required to perform effective book editing. Some writers don't like the process of revision, but successful writers know the first draft is really just about telling a story; the second draft is about writing a novel.

NaNoWriMo: Scribendi’s Guide to Getting Started

National Novel Writing Month has arrived, which means it’s time for you to begin writing your 50,000 word novel. Scribendi.com wants you to succeed and, in order to help you, we have a few suggestions.

NaNoWriMo: Tips on Writing a Book

While it may be true that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, it is also true that the most difficult step of the journey is the final one. Participating in NaNoWriMo is a marathon of writing, and finishing depends solely on you. That being said, Scribendi.com wants to suggest some techniques that will help you cross the finish line.