Writing tips & resources

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Story structure & plot
5 min read

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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Writing tips
3 min read

How to write a scene

Techniques for crafting individual scenes that contribute to the overall narrative.
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Writing tips
4 min read

The 100+ Most Famous Writing Quotes of All Time

Let the world's most famous writers guide your way with more than 100 inspiring motivational quotes about writing, being a writer, and finishing your first draft.
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Story structure & plot
3 min read

The 3 types of conflict that your protagonist can encounter

Exploring internal, external, and relational conflicts in storytelling.
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Character & POV
3 min read

The subjective point of view vs objective point of view

A comprehensive overview of the various forms a story can take.
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Character & POV
3 min read

101 potential internal objects of desire

Shape your protagonist's journey with 101 internal objects of desire.
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This image is of a man in armor lifting the chin of a woman in a gorgeous dress up towards him. She doesn't look at his eyes though, she looks up, like she's trying to avoid the intensity of his gaze. You can imagine that he's saying "Look at me". And she's trying desperately not to give in. I would also be remiss not to tell you about the cheek bones on these two.
Tropes
3 min read

The ultimate writer's guide to the Lifting Chin trope

An overview of the Lifting Chin trope, with examples and guidelines for using it in your novel.
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Worldbuilding
3 min read

How to develop a social structure for your fictional world

Developing believable and nuanced societies is crucial for world-building in fiction.
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