Writing tips & resources

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Editing
3 min read

Everything you need to know about editing a children's book manuscript

Your essential guide to editing a children's book manuscript.
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Tropes
3 min read

The ultimate writer's guide to the Enemies to Lovers trope

An overview of the Enemies to Lovers trope, with examples and guidelines for using it in your novel.
Writing tips
5 min read

How to master descriptive writing

Great descriptive prose creates an immersive experience for your readers.
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Character & POV
3 min read

How to write strong characters (ie: characters with agency)

Write strong characters with agency for impactful storytelling.
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Tropes
3 min read

The ultimate writer's guide to the Fated Mates trope

An overview of the Fated Mates trope, with examples and guidelines for using it in your novel.
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Writing tips
3 min read

The ultimate guide to surviving your first draft

Comprehensive strategies and considerations for crafting your initial manuscript.
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Worldbuilding
3 min read

How to create a believable technological system

A well-designed technological system can bring a story to life by offering depth and complexity.
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Genre & theme
3 min read

A short guide to writing stories where the inner conflict is morality

A guide to writing stories where morality forms the inner conflict.

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