Writing tips & resources

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Your "A" story and your "B" story

Understand the importance and relationship of "A" and "B" stories in your narrative.
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Writing tips
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6 approaches to finishing your first draft

Strategies for completing the initial version of your manuscript.
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Writing tips
3 min read

Tips for describing colour

Techniques for portraying color in a way that enriches your narrative.
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Writing tips
3 min read

Tips for making a place you've never been (or that doesn't exist) feel real

Crafting believable settings through research and imagination.
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Character & POV
3 min read

Understanding character archetypes

Understand character archetypes for structured storytelling and dynamic character development.
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Editing
3 min read

How to reconcile feedback from a beta reader

Reconciling feedback from a beta reader: a step-by-step guide.
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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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Character & POV
3 min read

How to write a great antagonist

Create a believable challenge for your protagonist with a compelling antagonist.

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