Writing tips & resources

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Everything you need to know about writing the bad guys close in section of your novel

Learn how to intensify your narrative tension with 'bad guys close in' section.
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Genre & theme
3 min read

A short guide to writing stories where the inner conflict is morality

A guide to writing stories where morality forms the inner conflict.
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Worldbuilding
5 min read

How to become a master worldbuilder

Become a master worldbuilder and create rich and compelling worlds for your stories.
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Writing tips
3 min read

How to choose what tense to write in

Guidelines for selecting the most suitable tense for your narrative.
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Genre & theme
3 min read

A short guide to comedy

Comedy writing made easy: a guide to tickling your reader's funny bone.
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Worldbuilding
3 min read

5 map-making resources for fiction writers

We've compiled a list of five great map-making tools for your next fiction project.
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Worldbuilding
3 min read

A guide to writing science-backed science fiction

This article will guide you through blending scientific facts and imaginative storytelling to create a compelling story.
Two lovers in a romantic science fiction novel.
Genre & theme
3 min read

A short guide to romantic science fiction

Romantic science fiction: exploring love in a futuristic setting.

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