Writing tips & resources

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3 min read

A guide to endings

Crafting satisfying and impactful story conclusions.

5 min read

Eight parts to a great first chapter

A concrete checklist of things you should achieve in your first chapter.

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Story structure & plot

3 min read

The 2 types of crises your character can face

Examining internal and external crises and their impacts on characters.

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Story structure & plot

3 min read

7 Types of Stories

Overview of the seven universally recognized types of stories.

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Character & POV

3 min read

How to pick the best view-point character(s) for your story

Learn to choose the right viewpoint character to strengthen your storytelling.

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Character & POV

3 min read

The ultimate guide to point of view

Understanding and implementing second-person narrative perspective.

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3 min read

A complete guide to book tropes (including a list of 20+ tropes you can use in your novel)

Utilizing and subverting common narrative themes and devices effectively.

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3 min read

The ultimate guide to character development in your novel

Techniques and considerations for crafting compelling characters.

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