Writing tips & resources

A map of California as an island.
Worldbuilding
3 min read

5 map-making resources for fiction writers

We've compiled a list of five great map-making tools for your next fiction project.
The image is of a man and woman. He has his arm around her. She's grumpy, he's sunshine.
Tropes
3 min read

The ultimate writer's guide to the Grumpy x Sunshine trope

An overview of the Grumpy x Sunshine trope, with examples and guidelines for using it in your novel.
A group of people in a lecture theater, their faces are smudged out.
Genre & theme
3 min read

A short guide to writing society novels

Writing society novels: a guide to exploring social dynamics through literature.
An illustrated image of a writer's pen on a page of fiction writing
Character & POV
3 min read

How to respectfully write a depressed character

Respectfully portray characters with depression for narrative depth.
A pop-art image of swirling patterns representing external objects of desire
Character & POV
3 min read

101 potential external objects of desire

Discover 101 external objects of desire for compelling narratives and complex characters.
An abstract image with scribbles, representing the editing process.
Editing
3 min read

Deciding when to work with an editor

When and why to work with a professional editor.
Pages of a novel manuscript

Examining two approaches to "A" and "B" stories

Compare two different approaches to effectively writing "A" and "B" stories.
A typewriter drawn in a sketchy style.
Editing
3 min read

The ultimate guide to editing, revising and re-writing

The ultimate guide to the art of editing, revising, and rewriting your manuscript.

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