Writing tips & resources

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Character & POV
3 min read

10 ways to add complexity and diversity to The Hero's Journey

Diversify The Hero's Journey for a captivating narrative.
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A complete guide to character driven stories

Crafting narratives centered around character development and dynamics.
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Worldbuilding
3 min read

How to create a fictional language

This guide will walk you through creating a fictional language from scratch.
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Genre & theme
3 min read

Understanding genre

A comprehensive exploration of literary genres.
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Editing
3 min read

Everything you need to know about editing a thriller manuscript

Your essential guide to editing a thriller manuscript.
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The one trick you can use to progressively move your story forward

A singular strategy for maintaining forward momentum in your story.
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Writing tips
3 min read

How to write a great sword fight

Techniques for depicting swordplay realistically and engagingly.
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Writing tips
3 min read

How to write a novel with multiple storylines

Whether you're writing across different timelines, or from the perspective of multiple point-of-view characters, here's how to make a multiple storyline novel work effectively.

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