Writing tips & resources

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Ideation
3 min read

Understanding premise

A breakdown of the foundational concept or idea behind a story.
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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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Writing tips
3 min read

When should you use a prologue?

Guidelines for determining the necessity and effectiveness of a prologue.
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Tropes
3 min read

The ultimate writer's guide to the Enemies to Lovers trope

An overview of the Enemies to Lovers trope, with examples and guidelines for using it in your novel.
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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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Understanding structure genres (arch, mini, anti-plot)

Exploring the nuances and applications of first-person narration.
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Research
3 min read

How to organise your novel research

Efficiently categorizing and managing research materials.
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Genre & theme
3 min read

3 ways to include multiple themes in your story

Enrich your storytelling with three techniques for incorporating multiple themes.

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