Writing tips & resources

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Understanding genre

A comprehensive exploration of literary genres.

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Character & POV

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A short guide to third person omniscient point of view

Exploring the blending of narrator’s and character’s voices in storytelling.

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How to develop a social structure for your fictional world

Developing believable and nuanced societies is crucial for world-building in fiction.

Geometric shapes in a strange landscape.

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Making sure your references are properly recontextualised

The role of references in worldbuilding, techniques for recontextualizing references, and balancing references with originality.

Two women lying in bed, having an intimate conversation.

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How to write healthy relationships

Crafting authentic and positive interpersonal dynamics.

A man sitting in an ornate chair in a reading room, holding a book up. The book has light emanating from it. There's also a dog. The dog is the best part.

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What is exposition and how to do it well

Effectively conveying background information without overwhelming the reader.

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A short guide to documentary style

Mastering the art of documentary-style writing.

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Story structure & plot

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10 characteristics of a story that works

Identify the ten characteristics that make a story engaging and effective.

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