Literally, there are two routes you can take to figure the answer. First: Go with what feels right for you. Think about what you like as a reader. Do you prefer smaller casts? Or do you crave for various different characters? If that’s the icing on the cake for you, why not try it yourself? […]
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Plenty. But also rewarding. To be honest, how hard self-publishing really is depends on two things: -Your skillset -Your budget The writing part is exactly the same in both variants. The only difference is that as an author under a contract you may already have discussed your novel idea with your agent or publisher. In
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It depends. And sorry for that… Do you already know which way you want to go? Are you more into self-publishing or are you looking to land one of those hot publishing contracts? The good news is, if you are aiming for a career as a self-publisher solely (at least for the time being), you
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Simple answer no. But it can dramatically improve the result and the time it takes you to finish your dream novel. Here is why. First of all, many writers struggle sitting in front of that blank white paper. How to start? How to finish? And what about the 80.000 words in-between? But those are only
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Good question. Tough question. The bad news is that there is no simple answer to the question how long it takes to write a novel. The good news is: You can work on getting faster. At least to a certain extent. Now, instead of going down the many rabbit holes that come with questions about
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While we usually don’t publish our roadmap, we thought it’s time for a little outlook as it’s a busy summer with some big changes ahead for Untold Novel – the novel planning tool for iOS and iPadOS. First of all, the rumors did come true – Apple had indeed announced a dramatic redesign of iOS
So yeah, today’s question may be an unexpected one: Do novel authors need a map? And the quick answer is: Not necessarily, but we are offering one anyway. Because we can. And because we feel it can be as inspiring as… well, wandering through the streets of any great place on this earth. And with
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If there is one rule that undeniably hits most – if not all – authors, then it is that you never know when the muse will strike. Even worse, you can’t control when it happens. Which is exactly why every writer needs to have something at hand to catch ideas whenever they show up.
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No Right or Wrong Entry Point First of all, deciding to write a novel is a fantastic idea. Same goes for planning a novel. While it can be challenging at times, it also brings much joy – especially if you approach it without pressure. Sure, some people thrive under pressure, but for many, it’s the
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Ah, a better name, right? Actually, a plotter is the exact opposite of a pantser. Plotters love to have their novel laid out before starting the actual writing process. Some need to have it outlined in order to begin. Of course, there are countless variations as to how detailed a plotters planning can be. Some
