Writing tips & resources

An illustration of an antagonist in a novel
Character & POV
3 min read

How to write a great antagonist

Create a believable challenge for your protagonist with a compelling antagonist.
An illustration of a silhouette of a tree.
Writing tips
3 min read

Positive and negative scene resolutions

Examining the impact of different scene outcomes on the narrative.
A single figure walking down a snowy street.
Writing tips
3 min read

A short guide to the unreliable narrator

Understanding and implementing narrators with compromised reliability.
An image of a vast landscape with a bright spot in the centre
Character & POV
3 min read

How to approach writing a character outside your cultural experience

Create authentic, inclusive characters outside of your cultural experience.
An illustration of a character in a novel preparing for a fistfight.
Writing tips
3 min read

How to write a great fistfight

Strategies for creating realistic and impactful hand-to-hand combat scenes.
An illustration of witches in a communal space.

Understanding suspense and tension

Creating engaging narratives through suspenseful elements and tense moments.
Multiple faces of people across a range of ages.
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.
A detective staking out her suspect.
Genre & theme
3 min read

A short guide to writing mystery

Crafting mystery: a beginner's guide to suspenseful writing.

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