Writing tips & resources

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Character & POV
3 min read

How to write a great antagonist

Create a believable challenge for your protagonist with a compelling antagonist.
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Character & POV
3 min read

The innocent character archetype

Employ the innocent archetype for optimism-filled narratives.
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Editing
3 min read

Everything you need to know about editing a crime fiction manuscript

Polishing your crime fiction manuscript: an editor's guide.
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Everything you need to know about writing the all is lost section of your novel

Understand the impact of 'all is lost' section and how to effectively incorporate it.
The image is of the inside of a cabin. Or perhaps an inn. There is one bed, and she's sitting on it. He's leaning against the doorframe, staring at her.
Tropes
3 min read

The ultimate writer's guide to the One Bed trope

An overview of the One Bed trope, with examples and guidelines for using it in your novel.
A towering monolith in a barren landscape.
Worldbuilding
3 min read

How to create a timeline of your world's history

A well-structured timeline provides a clear and coherent overview of your world's history.
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Character & POV
3 min read

A short guide to second person point of view

Examining the focused perspective of third-person limited narration.
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Writing tips
3 min read

Excellent opening lines

Examples and analysis of impactful story beginnings.

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