What are some other good books to help you write a novel apart from the most recommended ones?

Sure. One is 'Tar Baby'. It's a story that deals with themes of race, class, and gender. The characters in the story are complex, and the plot unfolds in a way that makes you think about the relationships between different people from different backgrounds.

A lesser - known but great EMP prepper fiction book is 'Surviving the Collapse' by James Wesley, Rawles. It offers a different perspective on post - EMP survival with some unique survival strategies. Another one is 'EMP: End of the Grid' by Mark Goodwin. It has an interesting plot that keeps you engaged while also teaching some valuable prepping lessons.

One that's not as well - known but really good is 'The Mahabharata Secret' by Christopher C. Doyle. It combines the Mahabharata with modern - day mystery. Also, 'My Gita' by Devdutt Pattanaik is an interesting take on the Bhagavad Gita in a more accessible and fictionalized form. And 'Ahalya' by Kavita Kane, which tells the story of Ahalya in a very engaging manner.

iA Writer. It focuses on simplicity and minimalism. The interface is very clean, just a blank page with your text. It has a typewriter mode which can be really helpful as it keeps the line you're typing centered. This helps you concentrate on your writing without distractions, which is crucial when writing a novel.

Quotev can be a good app for fanfiction. It has a section dedicated to fan - created stories. There are also some smaller, more niche apps like Inkitt which may have some interesting fanfiction content. Dreame is another app that sometimes has fan - related stories.

There's Atticus. It has a literary feel to it, like it belongs to a wise and moral character. And then there's Orion. It's not as common but is great for a character who is adventurous or has a connection to the stars. These names can make your boy characters stand out more in a story.

One interesting trope is the 'Time - Travel' trope in a fantasy context. It allows for complex plots and different eras to be explored. The 'Elemental Magic' trope, such as characters having control over fire, water, air, or earth. And the 'Mythical Creature as a Companion' trope, like having a dragon as a friend and ally in the story.

There's 'The Monstrumologist' by Rick Yancey. It's about a young apprentice who studies monsters. The descriptions are gory and spooky, great for Halloween. 'The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein' by Kiersten White is an interesting take on the Frankenstein story, adding a new perspective. Also, 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' by Ransom Riggs. The strange children and the time - loop setting make it a fun Halloween read.

Well, there's 'Florida' by Lauren Groff. Some of the stories within it subtly explore the lives of women in different situations, often dealing with themes of oppression and the struggle for self - identity, which are relevant to feminism.

Yes, there is 'Dogsong'. It's a story that has elements of adventure and a deep connection with sled dogs. The main character uses sled dogs to embark on a journey and discovers a lot about himself and the land along the way.