Writing tips & resources

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Writing tips
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Using stage directions in theatre as inspiration for writing dialogue

Incorporating theatrical techniques to enhance dialogue presentation.
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Editing
3 min read

Questions to ask as you edit your story post-revision

Critical questions to ask during post-revision editing.
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Genre & theme
3 min read

Understanding the difference between genre conventions and obligatory scenes

Unraveling the nuances between genre conventions and obligatory scenes in literature.
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Genre & theme
3 min read

A short guide to military science fiction

Military science fiction: exploring warfare in the cosmos.
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Editing
3 min read

A structured approach to revision

A structured approach to revising your manuscript for maximum impact.
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Character & POV
3 min read

A short guide to third person limited point of view

Comparing the implications of subjective and objective narrative perspectives.
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Outlining
5 min read

Romantasy tropes that keep readers turning pages

Romantasy tropes that keep readers turning pages: fated mates, bonded pairs, fae bargains, enemies to lovers, and more.
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7 Types of Stories: Rags to Riches

In "Rags to Riches" stories, the protagonist begins in a lowly state and achieves a significant transformation through a series of events, often involving wealth, status, or power.

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