Writing tips & resources

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Writing tips
3 min read

Excellent opening lines

Examples and analysis of impactful story beginnings.
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Writing tips
3 min read

5 examples of an invisible/"normal" style

Examining narratives with unobtrusive and straightforward prose.
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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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Writing tips
3 min read

The 2 ways you can introduce your inciting incident

Strategies for presenting the initiating event of your narrative.
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10 characteristics of a story that works

Identify the ten characteristics that make a story engaging and effective.
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Character & POV
3 min read

Internal objects of desire

Explore internal objects of desire to drive character motivation and storytelling.
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Writing tips
3 min read

How to know when to cut a scene

Identifying when a scene is unnecessary or detrimental to the narrative.
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Character & POV
3 min read

Understanding protagonists vs antagonists

Discover the difference between protagonists and antagonists for dynamic narratives.

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