Writing tips & resources

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Character & POV
3 min read

Joseph Campbell's Monomyth (The Hero's Journey)

Immerse yourself in Joseph Campbell's Monomyth for memorable and impactful stories.
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Research
3 min read

How to research real people

Ethical and thorough approaches to researching real individuals for your novel.
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Tropes
3 min read

The ultimate writer's guide to the Grumpy x Sunshine trope

An overview of the Grumpy x Sunshine trope, with examples and guidelines for using it in your novel.
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Writing tips
3 min read

How to use the Kubler-Ross stages of grief in your story

Implementing the stages of grief to depict character development and conflict.
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Everything you need to know about the catalyst of your novel

Delve into the significance and execution of the catalyst in your novel.
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Tropes
3 min read

The ultimate writer's guide to the Teach a Skill trope

An overview of the Teach a Skill trope, with examples and guidelines for using it in your novel.
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Tropes
3 min read

A complete guide to book tropes (including a list of 20+ tropes you can use in your novel)

Utilizing and subverting common narrative themes and devices effectively.
Editing
5 min read

How to build strong revision and editing skills

Revision and editing skills can help you improve the clarity and coherence of your writing.

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