Writing tips & resources

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Writing tips
3 min read

The ultimate guide to surviving your first draft

Comprehensive strategies and considerations for crafting your initial manuscript.
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Story formats
5 min read

How long should your novel be?

This blog post guides you in determining the ideal length for your novel, ensuring your work is concise and impactful.
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Writing tips
3 min read

Tips to avoid "purple prose"

Strategies for maintaining clarity and avoiding overly elaborate prose.
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Worldbuilding
3 min read

How to world build when you don't know everything

Strategies to help you world build when you don't know everything about your fictional world.
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Genre & theme
3 min read

A short guide to the alternate history science fiction

Venturing into alternate history science fiction: the past reimagined.
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Character & POV
3 min read

How to respectfully write a depressed character

Respectfully portray characters with depression for narrative depth.
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Character & POV
3 min read

101 ideas to spark your character creation

Craft memorable characters with 101 creative ideas for character creation.
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Worldbuilding
3 min read

How to develop cultures in your fictional world

Creating diverse and rich cultures is an essential aspect of world-building in fiction.

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