“The short story, free from the longuers of the novel is also exempt from the novel’s conclusiveness – too often forced and false: it may thus more nearly than the novel approach aesthetic and moral truth.”
– Edith Wharton
Hello! Welcome to The Novice Novelist!
Our Purpose:
- Connect and Collaborate: Provide a secure, moderated space for authors to chat, share their work, and give/receive feedback from their peers.
- Seek Inspiration: Facilitate discussions, writing prompts, and idea-sharing sessions to help authors overcome creative blocks and find new sources of inspiration.
- Build a Support Network: Foster a welcoming, inclusive community where authors can offer encouragement, advice, and camaraderie to one another.
- Improve Their Craft: Through constructive peer review, authors can refine their writing skills, develop their unique voices, and prepare their work for publication.
- Expand Their Reach: Host author profiles, book excerpts, and other promotional tools to help members showcase their work and connect with readers.
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Connect with a supportive community of fellow authors to share ideas, get inspiration, and provide constructive feedback on each other’s work
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Participate in monthly writing challenges that push you out of your comfort zone, experiment with new genres or styles, and unlock your full creative potential.
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Receive expert guidance and coaching from experienced authors on the writing process! Tapping into the collective knowledge of the community can accelerate your learning curve.
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Expand your reach and visibility by collaborating with other authors on joint promotions, book launches, and webinars
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Gain valuable feedback and constructive criticism on your work-in-progress from a community of supportive yet discerning readers
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Meet others who are passionate about reading, writing, and encouraging others throughout their journey.
I can’t wait to embark on this journey with you!
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