Writing tips & resources

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Genre & theme
3 min read

A short guide to contemporary fantasy

Understanding contemporary fantasy: a modern twist on timeless themes.
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Writing tips
3 min read

When should you use a prologue?

Guidelines for determining the necessity and effectiveness of a prologue.
A fantasy cityscape with alien looking buildings.
Worldbuilding
3 min read

How to develop an economy for your fictional world

A well-developed economy is crucial to world-building, adding depth and realism to your fictional universe.
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Character & POV
5 min read

Establish your characters

These tips can help you get to grips with your main character and supporting cast.
An illustration of multiple eyes.
Character & POV
3 min read

How to choose a point of view

Examining different structural genres and their narrative implications.
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Character & POV
3 min read

How to write a character profile

Create consistent, believable characters with a detailed character profile.
Five women, standing side to side in their military uniforms.
Genre & theme
3 min read

A short guide to writing war novels

Writing war novels: exploring conflict on and off the battlefield.
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Editing
3 min read

Everything you need to know about editing a children's book manuscript

Your essential guide to editing a children's book manuscript.

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