In part two of our One Year novel series, we tackle the beginning blocks of your story: the premise! Here's how you can construct a strong yet concise premise for your novel using JotterPad.

A story structure represented as a diagram.

Chris Grady, the creator of Lunarbaboon, uses his own life as a dad to inspire his comics, but he also talks about everyday life and big feelings that everyone can relate to. His stories aren't just about being a parent; they also explore being an adult, facing challenges, and finding joy in small moments.

Writing a novel synopsis is an important part of the publishing journey, and it is no easy task. From the article ‘Writing An Effective Novel Synopsis’, we can find a clear guide to writing your book’s synopsis so that agents and publishers can get a dose of what you have to offer. These dos and don’ts will help you write the best novel synopsis possible that will help get you published!

How to write a novel is a legitimate question. It can be a scary and overwhelming concept. Novels go unfinished all the time, and writers everywhere get frustrated and discouraged.

Are your fictional characters falling flat? There might be some crucial elements that you're missing.

A guide and step-by-step instructions on how to outline your short story.