Writing tips & resources

The image is of a girl who has Been Through It. I capitalised the first letters of been, through, and it, in order to really convey what sort of a time she's been having. She's done. She's over it. She's the epitome of the final girl trope.
Tropes
3 min read

The ultimate writer's guide to the Final Girl trope

An overview of the Final Girl trope, with examples and guidelines for using it in your novel.
Writing tips
5 min read

Seven skills every fiction writer should master

Whether you're just starting or have been practising for years, it's essential to work on your craft.
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.
A horrifying image of a face in the coils of an insect-like structure.
Genre & theme
3 min read

A short guide to writing horror

Writing horror: a guide to crafting fear-inducing narratives.
An illustration of the treacherous landscape that is the beginning of your novel.
Writing tips
3 min read

4 things to avoid when beginning a story

Common pitfalls to avoid when crafting the opening of your story.
An illustration of a winding maze.
Writing tips
3 min read

Tips for describing pain

Strategies for conveying pain realistically and empathetically.
An illustration of a tree with a crescent moon rising over it.

Using questions to drive your plot forward

Employing unanswered questions as a tool for plot progression.
An abstract image with painted swirls, representing the editing process.
Editing
3 min read

Everything you need to know about editing a science fiction manuscript

Mastering the art of editing a science fiction manuscript.

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