Writing tips & resources

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Genre & theme
3 min read

Understanding content genres (internal and external)

Content genre: a comprehensive overview for writers.
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Writing tips
3 min read

How to use repetition to support your narrative

Employing repetition as a tool for emphasis and theme development.
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Everything you need to know about the set-up of your novel

Comprehensive guide to the crucial elements of setting up your novel.
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Worldbuilding
3 min read

3 things to avoid when worldbuilding

This article will discuss three things to avoid when worldbuilding, focusing on the balance between setting, characters, and narrative.
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Writing tips
3 min read

7 things that every scene must have

Essential elements for creating compelling and purposeful scenes.

A playlist for writing romance

Need some auditory inspiration? Here's a playlist for writing romance.
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Tropes
3 min read

The ultimate writer's guide to the Forced Proximity trope

An overview of the Forced Proximity trope, with examples and guidelines for using it in your novel.
Story formats
5 min read

How long should your book be?

There are different conventions for how long your book should be, based on different genres.

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