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Category: novel writing tips

How to Organize Your Novel in Word

Michelle RichmondNovel writing

There’s a lot of great novel-writing software out there to help you streamline the process of writing a novel. The best of the bunch are Scrivener (for drafting) and Autocrit (for editing). That said, there’s one piece of software you’ve probably been using for years: Word. Word remains an excellent tool, especially if you like…Continue reading How to Organize Your Novel in Word

writing slowly

Are you a slow writer? That’s okay.

Michelle Richmondcreative writing

The Joy of Slow Writing Productivity is such a popular buzzword these days, it’s easy to fall under its spell. But art isn’t always productive. The pursuit of narrative is tricky, and therein lies the fun. The process is often messy and labyrinthine, leading you down unexpected paths. Those paths are where you find the best…Continue reading Are you a slow writer? That’s okay.

How To Write a Novel: 10 Steps

Michelle RichmondOn Writing

Do you want to write a novel? Begin with these 10 steps. The first thing you need to know about writing a novel is that there are no easy answers. The second thing you need to know is that there’s no magic formula. Every novel demands its own structure, its own pace, its own way…Continue reading How To Write a Novel: 10 Steps

Get your novel off the ground in 8 weeks: Foundations of Novel Writing

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I’m Michelle Richmond, author of five novels, including most recently THE MARRIAGE PACT, and two story collections. I’ve been publishing this blog since 2005. I write about books, the writing life, design, and more. Subscribe to The Caffeinated Writer newsletter to get articles twice a month about writing and publishing.

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