How to Write a Novel in a Year
Katja Kaine is an award wining novelist and the creator of The Novel Factory. Her debut novel, Blood of Gods and Girls, will be published in early 2026 by Penguin...
12 Gift Ideas for Writers (That AREN’T Books!)
It's a well-known fact that writers love receiving books, but sometimes it’s nice to do something a little bit different. Whether you want to help inspire creativity, make their writing...
Katja Kaine: How I Got My Agent (And a Six Figure Book Deal!)
AKA My thirteen year writing journey from doe-eyed dreamer to serious author... I devoured these ‘How I Got My Agent’ articles while I was in the query trenches¹. Doing so...
Protagonist vs Antagonist
Introduction You have likely been told that characters in your story should want something, and it would be a frightfully dull novel if your characters got everything they wanted without...
Scrivener vs Word: Which One Suits You Better?
You’ve heard that Scrivener and Word are great ways to organise your novel elements. But which one is better for your needs? In this blog, we'll compare Scrivener and Word...
What Are Villain Motivations, and How Can You Use Them to Write a Realistic Antagonist?
Think of your favorite villain. What makes them memorable? From Professor Moriarty to Cersei Lannister to The Joker, the 'method behind their madness' often plays a big role in cementing...
Dan Harmon’s Story Circle: Eight Steps to a Complete Narrative
Storytelling may be an art, but it’s also a craft. A good story contains a framework that’s like the hidden supports in a building. It not only has a beginning,...
