Writing tips & resources

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Writing tips
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A guide to beginnings

Crafting engaging and compelling story openings.
Worldbuilding
3 min read

A short introduction to worldbuilding

Worldbuilding is an important aspect of storytelling that involves establishing the setting, establishing rules and laws, and adding details that bring the world to life.
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A complete guide to character driven stories

Crafting narratives centered around character development and dynamics.
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Genre & theme
3 min read

3 questions to help you figure out your theme

Unearth the core message of your story with these insightful theme-defining questions.
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Character & POV
5 min read

How to write a believable genius character

Discover how different forms of intelligence can shape a character's interactions, decisions, and roles within a story.
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Editing
3 min read

Everything you need to know about editing a fantasy manuscript

Perfecting your fantasy manuscript: an editor's guide.
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Worldbuilding
3 min read

How to work with experts on your worldbuilding and novel research

This short guide will provide tips on how and when to engage with experts to enhance your worldbuilding process.
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Tropes
3 min read

The ultimate writer's guide to the One Bed trope

An overview of the One Bed trope, with examples and guidelines for using it in your novel.

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