Writing tips & resources

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Genre & theme
3 min read

Understanding the controlling idea/theme of your story

Master the art of crafting compelling stories by understanding the controlling theme in your narrative.
The image is of a girl who has Been Through It. I capitalised the first letters of been, through, and it, in order to really convey what sort of a time she's been having. She's done. She's over it. She's the epitome of the final girl trope.
Tropes
3 min read

The ultimate writer's guide to the Final Girl trope

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

Understanding setting

Analyzing the role and development of setting in storytelling.
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Character & POV
3 min read

10 ways to add complexity and diversity to The Hero's Journey

Diversify The Hero's Journey for a captivating narrative.
Character & POV
5 min read

How to build strong dialogue writing skills

Build your dialogue-writing skills and create authentic and memorable characters.
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The 3 types of conflict that your protagonist can encounter

Exploring internal, external, and relational conflicts in storytelling.
A ship on a voyage.

7 Types of Stories: Voyage & Return

"Voyage and Return" stories involve the protagonist embarking on a journey to an unfamiliar world.
A man reading a short story.
Story formats
3 min read

How long should your short story be?

In this blog post, we'll provide guidance on determining the ideal length for a short story.

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