Writing tips & resources

An investigator at the scene of a crime.
Genre & theme
3 min read

A short guide to writing crime

Unraveling the art of crime writing.
An illustration of a clock maker.
Writing tips
3 min read

The role of time in writing compelling scenes

Utilizing time as a tool for enhancing scene structure and impact.
Note cards on a corkboard for planning out plotlines

Your "A" story and your "B" story

Understand the importance and relationship of "A" and "B" stories in your narrative.
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Character & POV
3 min read

How to respectfully write characters with trauma

Respectfully depict characters with trauma for nuanced storytelling.
A science fiction landscape with towering skyscrapers.
Worldbuilding
3 min read

How to develop a social structure for your fictional world

Developing believable and nuanced societies is crucial for world-building in fiction.
An illustration of a storm on the horizon of a forest.
Writing tips
3 min read

How to pay off your hook effectively

Ensuring your story’s opening promises are fulfilled by its conclusion.
The image is of two princes in full regalia. Is the one on a state visit to the other? Are they forced to tour the country-side together? Do they hate each other? Are they going to fall in love. Absolutely. All of the above.
Tropes
3 min read

The ultimate writer's guide to the Forced Proximity trope

An overview of the Forced Proximity trope, with examples and guidelines for using it in your novel.
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Genre & theme
3 min read

Understanding the controlling idea/theme of your story

Master the art of crafting compelling stories by understanding the controlling theme in your narrative.

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