Writing tips & resources

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3 min read

Positive and negative scene resolutions

Examining the impact of different scene outcomes on the narrative.

A mother and child (the product of a romance between the kiddo's parents!), two people talking with a large heart above them, a person dancing and another person playing a fiddle.

1 min read

Conventions of the Romantasy genre

Romantasy is the child of two parent genres, and it inherits conventions from both.

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3 min read

How to use the Kubler-Ross stages of grief in your story

Implementing the stages of grief to depict character development and conflict.

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3 min read

How to decide what research you need to do for your novel

Identifying necessary research areas to enhance your novel’s authenticity.

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3 min read

How to strike the right balance with research (and not get bogged down)

Avoiding research overload while maintaining accuracy.

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Character & POV

3 min read

How to write strong characters (ie: characters with agency)

Write strong characters with agency for impactful storytelling.

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Character & POV

3 min read

A short guide to third person omniscient point of view

Exploring the blending of narrator’s and character’s voices in storytelling.

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3 min read

7 things that every scene must have

Essential elements for creating compelling and purposeful scenes.

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