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 Random House. In this article she breaks down her process of writing a novel into manageable steps, with a suggested amount of time to spend…

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How to Write a Fight Scene

For many, writing a fight scene can seem like a daunting task. After all, violence is the very opposite of a walk in the park… To help you win the battle, we’ve put together a guide of how to approach a good fight, so that – unlike the scene itself – the writing of it…

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How to Write Better Dialogue

Writing great dialogue is hard. You’d be forgiven for thinking otherwise. People talk – some people constantly. From parties with friends to the dinner table with family, from our own inner thoughts to the media we consume, our lives are filled with endless chatter. But dialogue isn’t idle chatter. Dialogue has to propel your plot…

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The 4 Books That Levelled Up My Writing

by author and Novel Factory creator, Katja Kaine I have read countless books on writing, and, to be honest, a few have stood out to me as being particularly insightful and practical. However, these four stand out. These are the volumes that stuck with me. These are the ones I keep going back to novel…

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12 Tips for Writing YA Fiction

In this article, Sue H. Cunningham, author of dark comedy YA murder mystery Totally Deceased, explores what defines young adult fiction and shares 12 writing tips to help you hook your target audience. What is YA? A YA (young adult) novel is intended for a teen readership, bridging the significant gap between child and adult…

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Guest Post: Enneagram vs 16 Personalities in Character Building

Author Bio : Lisa Sparrow, an experienced psychology expert and University of Edinburgh alumna, brings a considerable amount of counseling knowledge and a deep fascination with the human psyche. With expertise in the 16 personality types, she has served as both a school counselor and researcher, guiding students through life’s challenges. As an experienced writer for…

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3 More Ways to Speed up Your Novel Writing

Guest Post: P. S. Hoffman creates essays on writing, and guides for authors. He delves into the techniques used by best-selling authors to tell unforgettable stories. His latest book, Fantastic Characters, will show you how to write addictive heroes and magnetic villains. Get more details here. Do you want to write your novel even faster? Do…

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