Writing tips & resources

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Character & POV
3 min read

How to give your character's unique and compelling voices

Give your characters unique voices for authentic and engaging storytelling.
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Writing tips
3 min read

5 examples of a lush/ornate style

Delving into narratives rich with elaborate and decorative prose.
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Tropes
3 min read

The ultimate writer's guide to the Fake Dating trope

An overview of the Fake Dating trope, with examples and guidelines for using it in your novel.
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The ultimate guide to the Lester Dent Formula

Pulp fiction master Lester Dent's beloved plot formula for writing short stories.
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The 2 types of crises your character can face

Examining internal and external crises and their impacts on characters.
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Writing tips
3 min read

Using stage directions in theatre as inspiration for writing dialogue

Incorporating theatrical techniques to enhance dialogue presentation.
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7 Types of Stories: Overcoming The Monster

This type of plot involves a protagonist setting out to defeat an antagonistic force (often evil) which threatens the protagonist and/or protagonist's homeland.
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Writing tips
5 min read

How to create a brief outline for your novel

Build and release tension over the course of your narrative with an excellent outline.

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