Writing tips & resources

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Writing tips
5 min read

How to create a brief outline for your novel

Build and release tension over the course of your narrative with an excellent outline.
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Genre & theme
3 min read

Understanding the difference between genre conventions and obligatory scenes

Unraveling the nuances between genre conventions and obligatory scenes in literature.
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Writing tips
3 min read

How to write a great first chapter

Strategies for developing a first chapter that sets the tone for the entire narrative.
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Genre & theme
3 min read

3 questions to help you figure out your theme

Unearth the core message of your story with these insightful theme-defining questions.
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Worldbuilding
3 min read

Research techniques for novel writing and worldbuilding

Creating plausible and accurate fiction requires a vivid imagination and thorough research.
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Tropes
3 min read

The ultimate writer's guide to the Secret Identity trope

An overview of the Secret Identity trope, with examples and guidelines for using it in your novel.
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7 Types of Stories: Tragedy

"Tragedy" stories focus on the protagonist's downfall due to their fatal flaw or a series of unfortunate events.
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Writing tips
3 min read

How to write strong endings

Techniques for creating endings that resonate and satisfy.

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