Overview

Turn your idea into a published book with practical steps, insider knowledge, and support for every stage of the journey. Have you dreamed of writing a novel but don't know where to begin-or started one only to feel overwhelmed? Novel Writing Mastery is your complete companion for the entire writing journey, from that first spark of an idea to holding a finished book in your hands. Unlike other guides that focus only on craft, this book also addresses the psychological challenges every new author faces-self-doubt, procrastination, fear of failure-and shows you practical ways to move through them. Inside you'll discover: How to generate, shape, and test your story ideas. Step-by-step guidance on plot, character, structure, and worldbuilding. Essential techniques for revision, editing, and self-editing. Clear explanations of today's publishing options-and how to choose what's right for you. Written by Tahlia Newland-an experienced author, editor, and publisher with over a decade of helping writers succeed-this guide blends professional expertise with warmth and honesty. Whether you're starting from scratch or ready to take your draft further, Novel Writing Mastery will give you the tools, confidence, and insider knowledge to bring your story to life.

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""Written in a chatty informal style Novel Writing Mastery is a clear and straightforward introduction to writing a novel. The book covers everything the new writer needs to know about novel writing, from creating the Word document it is to be written in, to publishing the final version - and beyond. Here you will learn not only HOW to write - tips on characterisation, dialogue and description and so on - but also WHY you should (or shouldn't) embark on your project. The beginning writer will find this book invaluable and the seasoned writer will find it a useful refresher course."" - Barbara Scott Emmett, author and editor. 'A thoroughly comprehensive guide for would-be authors.' - Kevin Berry, author and editor.

Author Information

Tahlia Newland is an award-winning author, editor, and visionary artist whose work bridges imagination, healing, and inner transformation. Her fiction-spanning magical realism, metaphysical fantasy, and visionary allegory-offers readers a contemplative journey into the mind, drawing on decades of meditation practice and symbolic exploration. Her acclaimed Diamond Peak series, for example, mirrors the stages of inner awakening through a mythic lens.In her non-fiction, Tahlia shares practical wisdom on writing, meditation, and emotional recovery, including guidance for those healing from cult experiences. Whether crafting novels, memoirs, or editorial collaborations, her focus remains the same: to illuminate the path inward and offer tools for insight, clarity, and creative empowerment.As founder and lead editor at Alkira Publishing, she helps authors shape meaningful, high-quality books with emotional depth and spiritual resonance. Her work has received multiple accolades, including B.R.A.G. Medallions for Outstanding Fiction.When she's not editing or writing, Tahlia creates introspective AI art, makes ornate masquerade masks, and tends to her lush permaculture garden on the south coast of New South Wales. Living in a rainforest sanctuary with her husband and two cheeky Burmese cats, she invites readers into worlds that awaken the heart and stir the soul.

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