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  • On Writing Villains: How to Write Complex, Compelling Antagonists
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    On Writing Villains: How to Write Complex, Compelling Antagonists

    / 29 June 2025 / 2 Comments

    Last week, I wrote a blog on writing anti-heroes, so naturally, this week’s blog had to be on writing villains. Villains are interesting, to say the least. I personally like them, especially if they’re written well, or played by Benedict Cumberbatch.  But…

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    how to write magical realism

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  • On Writing Anti-Heroes Readers Love (and Hate)
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    On Writing Anti-Heroes Readers Love (and Hate)

    / 22 June 2025 / 1 Comment

    I don’t know about you, but I do love myself a nicely written anti-hero. Seriously. I spent my teens fangirling over Loki and Sherlock. Yes, I am that person. No, I didn’t end up developing  a weirdly parasocial relationship with Tom Hiddleston…

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  • On Writing Unforgettable First Impressions: Your Guide to Introducing Characters
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    On Writing Unforgettable First Impressions: Your Guide to Introducing Characters

    / 8 June 2025 / No Comments

    Let’s be honest, characters are the beating heart of any story. In fact, writers spend a lot of hours developing their personalities, their motivations, their desires and so on. And that’s great; you should probably know what your characters’ roles will be…

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    On Writing Found Family: How to Build Chosen Family Dynamics That Feel Real

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    On Writing Dialogue: How to Write Better & Believable Lines

    On Writing Dialogue: How to Write Better & Believable Lines

    22 March 2025
    How to Write a Prologue That’s Actually Good (And When to Skip It Entirely)

    How to Write a Prologue That’s Actually Good (And When to Skip It Entirely)

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Hey there, I’m Sura! This blog’s where I talk about writing, storytelling, and the art of turning ideas into stories readers will love. Also expect blogging tips (this is a blog, after all), SEO rants, and the occasional AI grumble. Either way, I’m glad you’re here:)

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