Writing tips & resources

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Character & POV
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Understanding character archetypes

Understand character archetypes for structured storytelling and dynamic character development.
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Writing tips
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The 2 ways you can introduce your inciting incident

Strategies for presenting the initiating event of your narrative.
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7 Types of Stories: Overcoming The Monster

This type of plot involves a protagonist setting out to defeat an antagonistic force (often evil) which threatens the protagonist and/or protagonist's homeland.
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Writing tips
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How to write humour (a brief overview)

Techniques for incorporating humor into your narrative effectively.
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Character & POV
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The joker character archetype

Add humor and complexity to your narrative with the joker archetype.
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Research
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A short guide to choosing reliable research sources

Selecting credible and accurate sources for novel research.
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Character & POV
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The 3 phases of every character arc

Understand the three integral phases of character arcs for rich narrative development.
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Writing tips
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4 things to avoid when beginning a story

Common pitfalls to avoid when crafting the opening of your story.

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