Writing tips & resources

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.
The image shows two rivals who have an undeniable attraction.
Tropes
3 min read

The ultimate writer's guide to the Rivals to Lovers trope

An overview of the Rivals to Lovers trope, with examples and guidelines for using it in your novel.
Two writers collaborating on a literary novel.
Genre & theme
3 min read

A short guide to literary style

A brief exploration of the literary style in writing.
An illustration of clouds crossing a bright sun.
Writing tips
3 min read

How to write a great scene transition

Strategies for seamlessly moving between scenes.
An industrial cityscape, with smoke filling the sky.
Worldbuilding
3 min read

How to create a believable technological system

A well-designed technological system can bring a story to life by offering depth and complexity.
Two princes stand before you. But they are marrying each other. Sorry for you. If it's any consolation, neither of them are that keen. It's a marriage of convenience. Personally, though, I'm rooting for them to fall for each other anyway.
Tropes
3 min read

The ultimate writer's guide to the Marriage of Convenience trope

An overview of the Marriage of Convenience trope, with examples and guidelines for using it in your novel.
An illustration of a human-shaped person (I think that's what they were going for at least) scratching his head.
Outlining
5 min read

Establish your story basics

Story basics act as your homing signal when you get stuck in the twists and turns of your plot.
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Editing
3 min read

5 read-throughs to counteract your inherent biases and polish your masterpiece

Five read-throughs to combat biases and perfect your manuscript.

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