Writing a Novel

Matt Gemmell
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Tackle the biggest problems you'll face when writing novels. Brief, to-the-point episodes you can enjoy in any order.

  1. 21/08/2023

    Cover Design

    How to meet the reader's expectations and give your book its best chance.

  2. 08/08/2023

    Front and Back Matter

    What to include before and after the story itself.

  3. 31/07/2023

    Themes and Subtext

    The arty parts of writing don't need to be engineered up-front.

  4. 24/07/2023

    Editing

    How to edit your manuscript, and why you'll need other pairs of eyes to help you.

  5. 17/07/2023

    The First Draft

    The best way to approach your first draft, and guarantee you'll finish it.

  6. 19/06/2023

    Outlining

    How to outline your story before starting, to make the writing process easier.

  7. 05/06/2023

    Truth

    Stories should tell lies that are truer than real life allows.

  8. 29/05/2023

    Research

    Details in fiction aren't about adding information, but rather creating the appearance of knowledge and truth.

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Tackle the biggest problems you'll face when writing novels. Brief, to-the-point episodes you can enjoy in any order.

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  • Creator
    Matt Gemmell
  • Years Active
    2023
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Matt Gemmell
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    Writing a Novel