The Girl Novel Series

A breakdown of literary moods and genres that shape the modern girl novel, to uncover what they can teach us about revision, storytelling, and how to apply those lessons to any work-in-progress.

Writing Prompts (Free Downloads)

Prompts and exercises help you generate ideas and write with intention, emotion, and voice.

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5 Nostalgic Internet Girl Lit Prompts (to Make Any Story Better)

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Nostalgic Internet Girl Lit is wistful and full of yearning. 🌐✨ This downloadable booklet gives you 5 Nostalgic Internet Girl Lit–inspired prompts to help you tap into memory, identity performance, and the aesthetic loneliness of the early web — whether you’re drafting a new novel or revising an old one. šŸ“„ Download your free copy now and start writing with nostalgic girl energy.

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5 Sad Gothic Girl Lit Prompts (to Make Any Story Better)

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Sad Girl Gothic Lit is haunting, atmospheric, and dripping with dread, and now you can channel that same power in your own writing. šŸ•Æļø This downloadable booklet gives you 5 Sad Girl Gothic–inspired prompts, perfect for when you’re deep in revision or just sparking new ideas. šŸ“„ Download your free copy now and start writing with Sad Gothic Girl Energy.

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5 Weird Girl Lit Prompts (to Make Any Story Better)

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Weird Girl Lit is messy, surreal, and impossible to look away from, and now you can bring that same energy into your own writing. ✨ This downloadable booklet gives you 5 Weird Girl Lit–inspired prompts for whether you’re deep in a draft or just playing with new ideas. šŸ“„ Download your free copy now and start writing with Weird Girl Energy.

Revision Tactics: The Girl Novel Series on Substack

Actionable strategies inspired by the moods and genres that define the modern girl novel, to help you refine, reshape, and reconnect with your draft.

5 Revision Tactics to Reconnect With Your Draft (Inspired by Nostalgic Internet Girl Lit)

Explore yearning, online identity, and aesthetic ache | The Girl Novel Series #3

5 Revision Tactics to Deepen Your Draft (Inspired by Sad Gothic Girl Lit)

Leaning into longing, melancholy and the haunted | The Girl Novel Series #2

5 Revision Tactics to Elevate Your Draft (Inspired by Weird Girl Lit)

Adding a little weird to any manuscript can only make it better.