Writing tips & resources

Two lovers in a romantic science fiction novel.
Genre & theme
3 min read

A short guide to romantic science fiction

Romantic science fiction: exploring love in a futuristic setting.
The two people in this image look like they are having the most awkward encounter of their lives. They look like they both just saw their exes who have started dating and also recently gotten promotions. They are trying very hard to make it look like they are fake dating each other in order to save face.
Tropes
3 min read

The ultimate writer's guide to the Fake Dating trope

An overview of the Fake Dating trope, with examples and guidelines for using it in your novel.
An illustration of a few different routes through a maze.
Writing tips
3 min read

5 different formats for writing dialogue

Exploring varied dialogue structures and their applications.
An image of two women typesetting (I like the idea that they're characters)
Character & POV
5 min read

Establish your characters

These tips can help you get to grips with your main character and supporting cast.
Two crows on a winter bough.
Writing tips
3 min read

Understanding voice

A comprehensive look at the authorial voice and its role in storytelling.
An illustrated image of the protagonist in a novel
Character & POV
3 min read

The difference between a protagonist and a main character

Uncover the distinction between a protagonist and a main character for effective storytelling.
An illustrated image of a sage character archetype
Character & POV
3 min read

The sage character archetype

Enrich your narrative with wisdom using the sage archetype.
An illustration of two characters in a novel having a conversation.
Writing tips
3 min read

How to write great dialogue

Techniques for developing engaging and realistic dialogue.

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