Writing tips & resources

The image is of a girl who has Been Through It. I capitalised the first letters of been, through, and it, in order to really convey what sort of a time she's been having. She's done. She's over it. She's the epitome of the final girl trope.
Tropes
3 min read

The ultimate writer's guide to the Final Girl trope

An overview of the Final Girl trope, with examples and guidelines for using it in your novel.
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Character & POV
3 min read

How to use a rounded approach to creating characters

Balance your characters with the rounded approach for enhanced reader engagement.
An illustration of a structurally sound building.

Understanding structure genres (arch, mini, anti-plot)

Exploring the nuances and applications of first-person narration.
A man resting the back of his hand on his forehead.
Writing tips
3 min read

How to use internal monologues effectively

Crafting insightful and impactful internal reflections.
The image is of a man standing in front of a woman, protecting her.
Tropes
4 min read

The ultimate writer's guide to the Touch Her/Him/Them And You Die trope

An overview of the Touch Her/Him/Them And You Die trope, with examples and guidelines for using it in your novel.
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Outlining
3 min read

How to create an outline for your novel

How to create a compelling outline for your novel.
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Writing tips
3 min read

How to build a narrative

Structuring and developing a cohesive and engaging story.
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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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