Nour Zikra

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Hey, there! I'm Nour Zikra, author of the urban fantasy novel Divinity Falling. I love sharing writing and publishing tips with a little bit of humor in the mix! Whether you're writing a book for the first time or hundredth time, come write a story with me! Subscribe to my channel for some awesome writing tips and tricks as well as some writing humor! Together, we can vanquish writer's block and conquer the world . . . Maybe not so much the last part!

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Techniques For Keeping Readers On The Edge Of Their Seats

Techniques For Keeping Readers On The Edge Of Their Seats Nour Zikra

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Channel Updates: Getting Ready To Have My Baby!

Channel Updates: Getting Ready To Have My Baby! Nour Zikra

225 views - 1 year ago

How My Relationship With Writing Has Changed In Two Decades

How My Relationship With Writing Has Changed In Two Decades Nour Zikra

209 views - 1 year ago

How To Write Pregnant Characters In A Realistic Way

How To Write Pregnant Characters In A Realistic Way Nour Zikra

657 views - 1 year ago

7 Ways To Stay Positive When Your Writing Gets Rejected

7 Ways To Stay Positive When Your Writing Gets Rejected Nour Zikra

165 views - 1 year ago

7 Tips For Writing The Last Line Of Your Story

7 Tips For Writing The Last Line Of Your Story Nour Zikra

446 views - 1 year ago

How To Reveal Backstory In A Natural And Engaging Way

How To Reveal Backstory In A Natural And Engaging Way Nour Zikra

662 views - 2 years ago

The Dos And Don'ts Of Writing Multiple POVs

The Dos And Don'ts Of Writing Multiple POVs Nour Zikra

1.4K views - 2 years ago

Writing Lessons You Can Only Learn By Writing

Writing Lessons You Can Only Learn By Writing Nour Zikra

254 views - 2 years ago

Tips For Creating Main Characters Readers Will Love And Root For

Tips For Creating Main Characters Readers Will Love And Root For Nour Zikra

799 views - 2 years ago

6 Crucial Tips I Would Give Young Writers

6 Crucial Tips I Would Give Young Writers Nour Zikra

313 views - 2 years ago

Finding Your Voice As A Writer: Advice For Developing Your Style

Finding Your Voice As A Writer: Advice For Developing Your Style Nour Zikra

664 views - 2 years ago

Analyzing 9 Popular Books' Opening Lines

Analyzing 9 Popular Books' Opening Lines Nour Zikra

608 views - 2 years ago

How To Write Action That Keeps Readers On The Edge Of Their Seats

How To Write Action That Keeps Readers On The Edge Of Their Seats Nour Zikra

476 views - 2 years ago

I'm Pregnant + Channel Updates

I'm Pregnant + Channel Updates Nour Zikra

264 views - 2 years ago

Villains Done Right: Writing Effective Antagonists

Villains Done Right: Writing Effective Antagonists Nour Zikra

1.1K views - 2 years ago

How To Write Empathetic Characters That Resonate With Readers

How To Write Empathetic Characters That Resonate With Readers Nour Zikra

643 views - 2 years ago

The Dos And Don'ts Of Writing Flashbacks

The Dos And Don'ts Of Writing Flashbacks Nour Zikra

687 views - 2 years ago

4 Mistakes To Avoid When Creating A Magic System

4 Mistakes To Avoid When Creating A Magic System Nour Zikra

619 views - 2 years ago

How To Make Your Setting A Character In Your Story

How To Make Your Setting A Character In Your Story Nour Zikra

1.3K views - 2 years ago

Finding Your Story's Theme: How To Make Your Novel Meaningful

Finding Your Story's Theme: How To Make Your Novel Meaningful Nour Zikra

654 views - 2 years ago

The Art Of Writing Subtext: Say One Thing, Mean Another

The Art Of Writing Subtext: Say One Thing, Mean Another Nour Zikra

442 views - 2 years ago

3 Tips For Crafting Intense Fight Scenes And Battles

3 Tips For Crafting Intense Fight Scenes And Battles Nour Zikra

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How To Transform Your Protagonist Into A Showstopper

How To Transform Your Protagonist Into A Showstopper Nour Zikra

399 views - 2 years ago

5 Ways To Create A Sense Of Unease In Your Readers

5 Ways To Create A Sense Of Unease In Your Readers Nour Zikra

611 views - 2 years ago

6 Signs You're Not a Strong Writer

6 Signs You're Not a Strong Writer Nour Zikra

3.7K views - 2 years ago

How To Write A Not Cringey Love Triangle

How To Write A Not Cringey Love Triangle Nour Zikra

1.5K views - 2 years ago

5 Tips For Writing Believable Friendships

5 Tips For Writing Believable Friendships Nour Zikra

535 views - 2 years ago

Dos And Don'ts For Writing Magical Creatures And Beasts

Dos And Don'ts For Writing Magical Creatures And Beasts Nour Zikra

282 views - 2 years ago

4 Male Character Traits I Can't Stand In Stories

4 Male Character Traits I Can't Stand In Stories Nour Zikra

993 views - 2 years ago

How To Write About Places You've Never Been

How To Write About Places You've Never Been Nour Zikra

525 views - 2 years ago

5 Things Writers Complain About + How To Handle Writing Obstacles

5 Things Writers Complain About + How To Handle Writing Obstacles Nour Zikra

232 views - 2 years ago

4 Female Character Traits I Can't Stand In Stories

4 Female Character Traits I Can't Stand In Stories Nour Zikra

835 views - 3 years ago

6 Questions To Ask Yourself About Your First Chapter

6 Questions To Ask Yourself About Your First Chapter Nour Zikra

401 views - 3 years ago

4 Tips For Writing A Toxic Relationship Without Romanticizing It

4 Tips For Writing A Toxic Relationship Without Romanticizing It Nour Zikra

1.9K views - 3 years ago

How To Ethically Use AI To Write A Novel

How To Ethically Use AI To Write A Novel Nour Zikra

15.5K views - 3 years ago

4 Tips for Creating a Believable Magic System

4 Tips for Creating a Believable Magic System Nour Zikra

389 views - 3 years ago

Why Books Are More Moving Than Visual Media

Why Books Are More Moving Than Visual Media Nour Zikra

221 views - 3 years ago

My New Healthy Writing Habits + Shifting My Priorities

My New Healthy Writing Habits + Shifting My Priorities Nour Zikra

234 views - 3 years ago

3 Ways To Tackle Your Story If You're Stuck

3 Ways To Tackle Your Story If You're Stuck Nour Zikra

987 views - 3 years ago

How To Write Engaging Banter Between Characters

How To Write Engaging Banter Between Characters Nour Zikra

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How To Develop Your Characters Using False Beliefs

How To Develop Your Characters Using False Beliefs Nour Zikra

3K views - 3 years ago

Top 5 Questions To Ask Yourself While Editing Your Novel

Top 5 Questions To Ask Yourself While Editing Your Novel Nour Zikra

409 views - 3 years ago

What To Do If You Don't Like The Story You're Writing

What To Do If You Don't Like The Story You're Writing Nour Zikra

2.1K views - 3 years ago

An Easy Way To Create Tension In Your Story Using Relationships

An Easy Way To Create Tension In Your Story Using Relationships Nour Zikra

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How To Be Part Of My Future Videos + 2023 Channel Updates

How To Be Part Of My Future Videos + 2023 Channel Updates Nour Zikra

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How To Put A Twist On Expected Plot Twists

How To Put A Twist On Expected Plot Twists Nour Zikra

2.3K views - 3 years ago

Unboxing Mystery Presents: Let's Find Out What's Inside

Unboxing Mystery Presents: Let's Find Out What's Inside Nour Zikra

2.2K views - 3 years ago

5 Things That Don't Make Sense In Fiction

5 Things That Don't Make Sense In Fiction Nour Zikra

2.5K views - 3 years ago

3 Ways To Write Secrets Into Your Story To Add Tension

3 Ways To Write Secrets Into Your Story To Add Tension Nour Zikra

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Why It's Important To Write A Diverse Cast Of Characters

Why It's Important To Write A Diverse Cast Of Characters Nour Zikra

2.9K views - 3 years ago

4 Ways To Push Yourself To Be A Better Writer

4 Ways To Push Yourself To Be A Better Writer Nour Zikra

3.9K views - 3 years ago

How To Balance Two Genres In Your Story

How To Balance Two Genres In Your Story Nour Zikra

2.5K views - 3 years ago

My #1 Tip For Writing A Gripping First Line

My #1 Tip For Writing A Gripping First Line Nour Zikra

3.2K views - 3 years ago

How To Write An Inciting Incident That Hooks

How To Write An Inciting Incident That Hooks Nour Zikra

4.9K views - 3 years ago

How I'm Tackling Writer's Burnout

How I'm Tackling Writer's Burnout Nour Zikra

5K views - 3 years ago

How To Maintain Continuity In Stories

How To Maintain Continuity In Stories Nour Zikra

4.7K views - 3 years ago

How To Critique Other Writers + How To Handle Criticism

How To Critique Other Writers + How To Handle Criticism Nour Zikra

3.7K views - 3 years ago

Avoid Writing These Conflicts In Your Story

Avoid Writing These Conflicts In Your Story Nour Zikra

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4 Signs Your Main Character Is Boring And Passive

4 Signs Your Main Character Is Boring And Passive Nour Zikra

5K views - 3 years ago