Category: Pre-Writing

So, you’re going to write your novel now. Maybe you’ve got an outline, maybe you don’t. But you do know that you’ll need to do research for it. Let’s discuss how to research a novel and what to do with that information.  RachelRachel Poli is an indie author, podcaster, and content writer working on her…

You can outline your novels however you want. You can use whatever office supplies you have lying around, too. But what’s my personal favorite? Post-It notes. Keep reading to learn more about sticky note novel outlining. RachelRachel Poli is an indie author, podcaster, and content writer working on her debut cozy mystery novel. Although she…

Not every writer is a planner, but we all plan out our stories somehow. If you are a planner, how do you go about it? There are many novel outlining methods, so let’s discuss a few. RachelRachel Poli is an indie author, podcaster, and content writer working on her debut cozy mystery novel. Although she…

This week, we’re still discussing novel outlines. This time, we’re discussing outlining your novel during your first draft writing session. Why? There are a few reasons. Keep reading to dive into the topic. RachelRachel Poli is an indie author, podcaster, and content writer working on her debut cozy mystery novel. Although she favors mystery, Rachel…

Novel outlines come in many shapes and sizes. Many writers outline differently, or they don’t outline at all. So, how do you choose if writing a novel outline is right for you? Keep reading to learn the pros and cons of outlining your novels.  RachelRachel Poli is an indie author, podcaster, and content writer working…

Plotting a novel can be a daunting task. It doesn’t matter if you’re working on your debut book or have already written eight books. Before starting your first draft, let’s discuss how to plot a novel.  RachelRachel Poli is an indie author, podcaster, and content writer working on her debut cozy mystery novel. Although she…

What’s a novel without a cast of characters? What’s a novel without a cast of well-developed and relatable characters? Characters often carry the plot on their shoulders. So, let’s discuss writing characters in a way that can help give them a boost.  RachelRachel Poli is an indie author, podcaster, and content writer working on her…

Have you ever spent so much time figuring out your novel’s setting? Or maybe you didn’t know where to start? A story’s setting is an essential element of a book. So, let’s discuss novel settings, what they are, and how to use them. RachelRachel Poli is an indie author, podcaster, and content writer working on…

Ideas take time to come by. Some people have an active imagination, and the ideas to write a story keep pushing through. Other people have one or two good ideas for stories and then struggle with their next book idea. To learn more about the inspiration for new novel ideas, keep reading. RachelRachel Poli is…