✦ From the writing desk

Stories, tips, and first-book wins

Advice for new writers, behind-the-scenes from the Novely team, and stories from authors who finished.

Getting started

How to write your first chapter (even if you're scared)

The first chapter doesn't need to be good. It needs to exist. Here's how to start.

Romantasy

What makes a slow burn actually burn

Tension, longing, and the almost-kiss: the building blocks of a romance readers can't put down.

Publishing

Your first book on Amazon KDP, step by step

From file to “Buy now” in an afternoon — what you need and what to skip.

Author stories

“I finished my book in six weeks”

A reader who never thought she'd write shares how she got to the last page.

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