The NovelPad blog

Writing craft, and the business of it.

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

15 of the Best YouTube Channels for Writers

The best YouTube channels for writing craft, advice, industry insights, and personable storytelling.

Ollie AnderAugust 5, 2024

Why do writers get creative blocks? Here are our best tips to fix writer's block.

Hannah Lee KidderAugust 1, 2024

Romance writing prompts for enemies-to-lovers, fantasy, historical, shifter, and more.

Bella Rose EmmoreyJuly 29, 2024

These tried-and-tired fantasy tropes might be in need of a makeover.

S.R. BeastonJuly 22, 2024

Strategies and spaces you can use to learn writing online.

S.R. BeastonJuly 18, 2024

How to write multiple perspective characters in your fantasy novel.

Bella Rose EmmoreyJuly 11, 2024

Software recommendations, focus programs, and tips from an ADHD writer.

S.R. BeastonJuly 1, 2024

How to come up with meaningful character names for your fantasy novel.

S.R. BeastonJune 27, 2024

Build a believable and complex magic system for your fantasy world with these tips and strategies.

Bella Rose EmmoreyJune 24, 2024

Where should new writers start? Here are the basics of what you need to know on beginner writing software.

Ollie AnderJune 20, 2024

How do authors come up with story ideas? Here are five methods to try.

Ollie AnderJune 17, 2024

Free writing programs for authors.

Ollie AnderJune 13, 2024