Writing tips & resources

A moth fluttering near a tree covered in spiderwebs.
Writing tips
3 min read

Understanding figurative language

Employing metaphor, simile, and other figurative language to enrich your writing.
Four women in flowing silk dresses.
Writing tips
3 min read

Tips for describing clothing

Techniques for depicting attire in a way that enhances character and setting.
Three genius characters in a novel.
Character & POV
5 min read

How to write a believable genius character

Discover how different forms of intelligence can shape a character's interactions, decisions, and roles within a story.
An image showing a stage play.
Writing tips
3 min read

How to know what you can leave out/not dramatize

Identifying non-essential elements that can be omitted from the narrative.
Writing tips
5 min read

The unfunny person’s guide to writing humour

Some people have a knack for writing comedy. Here’s a step-by-step guide for the rest of us.
An illustration of a character in a novel faced with a critical choice.
Writing tips
3 min read

Understanding how scenes turn

Analyzing the shifts and developments within a scene.
An illustration of two characters in a novel in a scene.
Writing tips
3 min read

7 things that every scene must have

Essential elements for creating compelling and purposeful scenes.
An image of a luminescent head flowering from a stalk.

7 Types of Stories: Rebirth

In "Rebirth" narratives, the protagonist experiences a massive transformation, often spurred by a realization or event that changes their perspective or lifestyle.

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