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Novels are long-form prose fiction, typically over 40,000 words. Questions that use this tag can relate to writing, editing, publishing, formatting or technique as applied specifically to novels. If the question applies to more than just novels, it should probably use the Fiction tag instead.
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I have too much dialogue, how do I add more description?
First of all, don't let yourself become a prisoner to your word count. If your story is complete and it only has 40,000 words, then so be it. It sounds like you need to ask yourself whether or not you …
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How should I break up chapters in a novel?
Let your story decide for you. Each chapter is usually a different scene or takes place at a different time or in a different location. What happens in each scene will dictate how much time you spend …
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Is character driven fiction more successful than plot driven fiction?
I think in the past, publishers tended to stick with character driven works because those were the ones that ended up winning the awards and garnering attention. However, when you look at sheer volume …
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What disciplines/habits are used to stay focussed on one novel over a long period of time?
I have the same problem. What I did to handle it was to start writing down an outline or synopsis of the new story ideas as they came to me. This allowed me to get them out of my head and store them o …
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Can I write my sub stories separately?
I wrote a fantasy novel that had three separate sets of characters, and for the most part, it was written in this manner. …
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How to avoid "Adult" rating when publishing erotica on KDP
Generally, in my experience the use of foul language or descriptive sex scenes will not cause your book to receive the dreaded "Adult" content rating. The primary content taboos are bestiality, incest …
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I have written my first novel and I think it's ready. What next?
In the last several months since this question was posted, e-books have surpassed hardback books in total sales volume. Two months later, they surpassed paperbacks in total sales volume. Right now the …
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How to sell novel excerpts as short stories
With the increase in popularity of electronic book readers, there are more and more people choosing to self-publish their short stories as individual works, and then combining them to sell as a comple …
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Should I start work on a sequel before I have sold my book?
I would recommend that you go ahead and write it. If you have the story line already developed or have an outline, then go ahead and start working on it. As Lauren mentioned, if the publisher decides …
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So I finished my novel. Now what do I do?
This is one of those questions where everyone is going to have a different opinion, so ultimately the final answer is up to you. We can help you consider options, but you have to make the final choice …
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What's the most marketable title?
Personally, the first two sound more like titles for a comedy or a romance novel. Neither really sparks thoughts of murder and intrigue. …
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Erotic fiction: Kindle Direct Publishing guidelines on pornography
I have self-published several erotica titles under a pen name through KDP, and I've participated in a number of discussions about this in a writer's forum that I frequent. What we have seen over time …
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When publishing a Fantasy novel, do I look for a specific Fantasy-only publisher, editor, an...
You could also look into the possibility of self-publishing. If you publish your own e-book, you can choose the genre where the book gets promoted. E-book sales have surpassed paperback sales each mon …
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How to overcome the fact that I can't write long stories?
Your idea about writing a novel of interconnected short stories is basically the same thing. Each chapter is a different scene, or a different short story, if you will. …
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Is it wise to publish a novel as an e-book, and how would I do it?
Is it wise? In my opinion, yes. I have sold hundreds of e-books using a pen name, and I have recently started publishing other e-books under my own name. I have not spent much time promoting them beca …
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