Writing tips & resources

A shocked woman, who has just realised something.
Genre & theme
3 min read

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

Exploring worldview as inner conflict in narrative writing.
An illustration of two characters in a novel walking into a sunset holding hands.
Writing tips
3 min read

Excellent closing/final lines

Examples and analysis of memorable story conclusions.
An illustration of a human-shaped person (I think that's what they were going for at least) scratching his head.
Outlining
5 min read

Establish your story basics

Story basics act as your homing signal when you get stuck in the twists and turns of your plot.
An illustrated image of a sage character archetype
Character & POV
3 min read

The sage character archetype

Enrich your narrative with wisdom using the sage archetype.
The image is of two women, the one is beaten up and the other is standing in front of her, asking who is responsible.
Tropes
3 min read

The ultimate writers guide to the Who Did This To You? trope

An overview of the Who Did This To You trope, with examples and guidelines for using it in your novel.
An illustration of a fantasy landscape.
Writing tips
3 min read

How to use figurative language effectively

Employing metaphor, simile, and other figurative language to enrich your writing.
A pop-art image of swirling patterns representing external objects of desire
Character & POV
3 min read

101 potential external objects of desire

Discover 101 external objects of desire for compelling narratives and complex characters.
The submarine layer of the earth.
Worldbuilding
3 min read

Using real-world inspiration for fictional map-making

Use real-world inspiration to create your own unique fictional maps.

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