What is a Fairy Tale Retelling?
Examples of fairy tale retellings, and tips for writing your own.
The NovelPad blog
Writing craft, and the business of it.
Guides on plotting, drafting, revision and publishing — written by novelists, for novelists.
What is a romance subgenre?
How to use subgenres in romance novels.
How to use tropes in romance novels
What is a romance trope? Are they good or bad?
Best Romance Subgenres & Tropes to Write (+ Profit From)
Which romance subgenres and tropes should you include in your novels?
How To Come up with Short Story Ideas + TEMPLATE
11 ways to generate short story ideas, plus a free short story template to download.
How to Plan Your Entire Novel with NovelPad
Use the chapters and plot boards to build your novel in NovelPad
How To Edit a Novel + Free Book Editing Checklist
The different steps of novel editing and a comprehensive checklist to make sure you hit them all!
How to Write Strong Book Endings + 5 Stellar Novel Ending Formats
How to write a strong ending for your novel, plus five examples of good ending formats.
How to Stay Motivated for NaNoWriMo + Free Printable 2023 Writing Calendar
Feeling that mid-NaNoWriMo sluggishness? Grab some motivation tips!
How to Start a Romance Novel
How to outline a romance novel, what an opening scene should accomplish, and examples of romance opening scenes.
How to Write a Short Story with an Outline [TEMPLATE EXAMPLES]
What is a short story, and how do I write one?
How to Stay on Task and Actually Finish Your Novel
Strap down and get that book finished!