Writing tips & resources

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Editing
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Reverse outlining your novel (as a revision tool)

Reverse outlining your novel: a revolutionary revision tool.
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Writing tips
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Understanding figurative language

Employing metaphor, simile, and other figurative language to enrich your writing.
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7 Types of Stories: Rebirth

In "Rebirth" narratives, the protagonist experiences a massive transformation, often spurred by a realization or event that changes their perspective or lifestyle.
A woman sleeping on a daybed.
Writing tips
3 min read

Pacing your novel so that no-one falls asleep (including you)

Strategies for maintaining narrative momentum and interest.
The submarine layer of the earth.
Worldbuilding
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Using real-world inspiration for fictional map-making

Use real-world inspiration to create your own unique fictional maps.
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Character & POV
3 min read

How to write a character profile

Create consistent, believable characters with a detailed character profile.

A playlist for writing action

Need some auditory inspiration? Here's a playlist for writing action.
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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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