Writing tips & resources

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Editing
3 min read

Everything you need to know about working with a beta reader

Working with a beta reader: what you need to know.
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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.
Writing tips
5 min read

The unfunny person’s guide to writing humour

Some people have a knack for writing comedy. Here’s a step-by-step guide for the rest of us.
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Character & POV
3 min read

How much do you need to know about your character?

Learn the essentials of your character for engaging and compelling narratives.
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Using questions to drive your plot forward

Employing unanswered questions as a tool for plot progression.
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Writing tips
3 min read

5 questions to ask yourself at the end of each scene

Assessing the effectiveness and purpose of a scene upon its conclusion.
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Editing
3 min read

5 reasons your story may not be working (and what to do to fix it)

Five reasons your story may not be working and how to fix them.
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Worldbuilding
3 min read

Worldbuilding in science fiction and fantasy

Create a believable and lived-in world for your sci-fi or fantasy novel.

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