by kobowritinglife | Nov 7, 2022 | Blog, KWL Community, My Writing Life, NaNoWriMo
Are you a genre writer? For National Novel Writing Month, anything goes, but it can often be helpful to choose a genre and associated sub-genre(s). With genres and sub-genres come associated formulas, tropes, and imagery that can be very helpful when it comes to...
by kobowritinglife | Oct 24, 2022 | Blog, KWL Community, My Writing Life, The Craft of Writing
World-building in the writer’s realm often seems synonymous with works of sci-fi, fantasy, and historical fiction. Authors can spend hours researching, brainstorming, and drafting vast, complicated worlds for the curiosity and delight of their readers. However,...
by kobowritinglife | Oct 21, 2022 | Blog, KWL Community, My Writing Life, Self-Publishing, Tips
Whether it’s because NaNoWriMo is coming up or you’re on a tight schedule for the next instalment your new series, now is as good a time as any to start your novel. We’ve compiled some of the best advice on how to start a novel, hook your readers, and keep up the...
by kobowritinglife | Oct 17, 2022 | Blog, KWL Community, My Writing Life, NaNoWriMo, Resources
Image courtesy of NaNoWriMo. Hi writers! National Novel Writing Month 2022 is fast approaching – we are currently in the thick of preparation month, or Preptober as it is known in NaNoWriMo circles. But wait – slow down! What is National Novel Writing Month? For those...
by kobowritinglife | Sep 16, 2022 | Blog, KWL Community, My Writing Life, Tips
Writing is, for many, a serious business – oftentimes literally. Like any other job or skill, writing can be hard on the body and mind. Sitting in a desk chair all day, brow furrowed, leaning in close to the screen, focused so hard you’ve forgotten to blink for a few...
by kobowritinglife | Sep 9, 2022 | Blog, KWL Community, My Writing Life, Resources, Self-Promotion, Self-Publishing, The Business of Writing, Tips
Let’s face it: we’re all guilty of comparing our work to that of others. Sometimes, it can be a little demoralizing – but many other times, it can be a source of inspiration and result in a connection that you didn’t think you had before. In publishing, this kind of...
