Writing tips & resources

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Story structure & plot

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The 3 types of conflict that your protagonist can encounter

Exploring internal, external, and relational conflicts in storytelling.

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Character & POV

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How to make your readers sympathise with your antagonist

Craft an antagonist who's more than just a villain to engage readers.

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Understanding pacing (beats and progressions)

Analyzing the rhythm and flow of a narrative.

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Everything you need to know about editing a mystery manuscript

Demystifying the art of editing a mystery manuscript.

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How beats make up scenes

Analyzing how individual beats contribute to the overall scene structure.

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A short guide to the unreliable narrator

Understanding and implementing narrators with compromised reliability.

The image is of a mysterious man. We don't know much about him except for the fact that he has a pretty spectacular coat on. What could it mean? We may never know.

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The ultimate writer's guide to the Secret Identity trope

An overview of the Secret Identity trope, with examples and guidelines for using it in your novel.

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Story structure & plot

3 min read

Understanding suspense and tension

Creating engaging narratives through suspenseful elements and tense moments.

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