Writing tips & resources

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Writing tips
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How to write a great fistfight

Strategies for creating realistic and impactful hand-to-hand combat scenes.
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Tropes
3 min read

The ultimate writer's guide to the Fated Mates trope

An overview of the Fated Mates trope, with examples and guidelines for using it in your novel.
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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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Writing tips
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How to pick a style that suits your story

Selecting a writing style that complements your narrative’s tone and content.
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Editing
3 min read

Deciding when to work with an editor

When and why to work with a professional editor.
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Character & POV
3 min read

A short guide to free indirect style

Guidelines for selecting the most suitable narrative perspective for your story.
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The 3 types of conflict that your protagonist can encounter

Exploring internal, external, and relational conflicts in storytelling.
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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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