Writing tips & resources

Writing playlists

5 min read

A playlist for writing about hope and resilience

Need some auditory inspiration? Here's a playlist for writing about hope.

A road wends its way through a forest of trees towards a destination that isn't that clear. It's a metaphor for the winding route we take when trying to write a satisfying end to a story.

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7 questions to help you write a satisfying ending

Reflective questions to assess the effectiveness of your story’s conclusion.

A character in a realistic spacesuit.

3 min read

A short guide to hard science science fiction

Hard science fiction explained: where science meets fiction.

An illustration of a person looking at a mirror relection.

Character & POV

3 min read

The subjective point of view vs objective point of view

A comprehensive overview of the various forms a story can take.

An image of a tree with many, many branches.

3 min read

Understanding genre

A comprehensive exploration of literary genres.

A gradient background overlaid with the text "Five tips to stay motivated"

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Stay motivated and plan for success while writing 🌞

Here are our fave five tips for staying motivated while working on your novel.

An illustration of a research library.

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How to decide what research you need to do for your novel

Identifying necessary research areas to enhance your novel’s authenticity.

A writer working on a laptop.

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How to become a master worldbuilder

Become a master worldbuilder and create rich and compelling worlds for your stories.

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