Writing tips & resources

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7 Types of Stories: The Quest

"The Quest" plot type is about a protagonist's journey towards a specific goal. This journey often involves overcoming obstacles, usually leading the protagonist to personal growth and self-discovery.
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Writing tips
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Understanding description

Techniques for creating vivid and immersive descriptions in your narrative.
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Editing
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Should you pay a beta reader?

Should you pay a beta reader? Unpacking the pros and cons.
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The 2 ways you can escalate the rising action

Strategies for intensifying the unfolding events in your narrative.
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Writing tips
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How to use repetition to support your narrative

Employing repetition as a tool for emphasis and theme development.
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Character & POV
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Joseph Campbell's Monomyth (The Hero's Journey)

Immerse yourself in Joseph Campbell's Monomyth for memorable and impactful stories.
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Editing
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5 read-throughs to counteract your inherent biases and polish your masterpiece

Five read-throughs to combat biases and perfect your manuscript.
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Character & POV
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Internal objects of desire

Explore internal objects of desire to drive character motivation and storytelling.

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