Writing tips & resources

A mysterious landscape with snow and something uncanny in the distance.

3 min read

How to keep mystery alive for your readers

The elements of mystery, techniques for maintaining intrigue, and how to adapt mystery to different genres.

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Character & POV

3 min read

How to pick the best view-point character(s) for your story

Learn to choose the right viewpoint character to strengthen your storytelling.

A shocked woman, who has just realised something.

3 min read

A short guide to writing stories where the inner conflict is worldview

Exploring worldview as inner conflict in narrative writing.

An abstract image of painted swashes, representing the editing process.

3 min read

Understanding what editors charge (and why it costs that much)

Unraveling the mystery of editing charges: why it costs what it costs.

Writing playlists

5 min read

A playlist for writing tension

Need some auditory inspiration? Here's a playlist for writing tension.

An illustrated image of a lover character archetype

Character & POV

3 min read

The lover character archetype

Infuse passion in your narrative with the lover archetype.

An illustration of a flowing river.

3 min read

Understanding a story beat

Examining the individual events or moments that make up a narrative.

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3 min read

The ultimate guide to character development in your novel

Techniques and considerations for crafting compelling characters.

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