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  • On Writing: What is a Central Conflict?
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    On Writing Central Conflicts: A Guide for Writers

    / 31 October 2025 / 5 Comments

    In case you haven’t been able to tell from my last blog on writing trauma, I’m back to working on my manuscript. And that’s not all; I’m also working on a number of short stories. It’s probably the weather—the rain, the shorter…

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    On Writing Prophecies and Chosen Ones (+ FREE Checklist)

    On Writing Prophecies and Chosen Ones (+ FREE Checklist)

    12 April 2026
    How to Write an Opening Line That’ll Hook Readers Instantly

    How to Write an Opening Line That’ll Hook Readers Instantly

    16 October 2025
    On Writing Unforgettable First Impressions: Your Guide to Introducing Characters

    On Writing Unforgettable First Impressions: Your Guide to Introducing Characters

    8 June 2025
  • On Writing Trauma: How to Do Justice to Your Story & Readers
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    On Writing Trauma: How to Do Justice to Your Story & Readers

    / 24 October 2025 / 1 Comment

    Okay, so this one’s a popular request. I’ve got many emails and comments under my post, On Writing Emotions to cover how to write trauma in fiction, so here we are. The reason this took me a while is because there’s a…

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    How to Write an Opening Line That’ll Hook Readers Instantly

    How to Write an Opening Line That’ll Hook Readers Instantly

    16 October 2025
    On Writing Subtext: What It Is & Why It Matters in Storytelling

    On Writing Subtext: What It Is & Why It Matters in Storytelling

    15 July 2025
    On Writing: What is a Central Conflict?

    On Writing Central Conflicts: A Guide for Writers

    31 October 2025
  • How to Write an Opening Line That’ll Hook Readers Instantly
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    How to Write an Opening Line That’ll Hook Readers Instantly

    / 16 October 2025 / No Comments

    I recently reread the opening line of my manuscript and regretted everything. Seriously, it wasn’t bad—it just didn’t hit. Which sucks because my editor thinks it’s pretty good.  But—and this is a me problem—I do this thing where I start comparing what…

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    On Writing Emotions: A Writer's Guide to Mastering Feelings in Fiction

    On Writing Emotions: A Writer’s Guide to Mastering Feelings in Fiction

    25 January 2025
    How to Write Thrillers

    How to Write Thrillers

    20 December 2025
    On Writing Found Family: A Step-by-Step Guide (+ Free Checklist)

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

    18 January 2026
  • How to Create a Media Kit: A Step-by-Step Guide for Bloggers, Content Creators & Influencers (+ Free Template)
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    How to Create a Media Kit: A Step-by-Step Guide for Bloggers, Content Creators & Influencers (+ Free Template)

    / 10 October 2025 / 1 Comment

    I’m going to be honest: despite consistent blogging and brand interest (though mostly from AI companies), this blog does not have a media kit. Which is bad. Embarrassing, even. Because media kits are very important in the blogging space. It’s probably one…

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    If You’ve Been Thinking About Blogging, Try These Blogging Tools

    If You’ve Been Thinking About Blogging, Try These Blogging Tools

    22 April 2026
    What is Robots.txt and Why It's Probably the Reason You Don't Show Up on AI Search

    What is Robots.txt and Why It’s Probably the Reason You Don’t Show Up on AI Search

    7 February 2026
    How to Improve Your Website Speed and Performance with WP Rocket

    How to Improve Your Website Speed and Performance with WP Rocket

    2 September 2024
  • Book Talk: What I Read in September
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    Book Talk: What I Read in September

    / 1 October 2025 / 6 Comments

    Guess who’s back in school? Me! And guess who’s taking an English class after at least five years? Also me! I’m low-key, extremely excited about this. Which is weird because I don’t expect a lot from foreign language teachers in Turkey. Maybe…

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    Book Talk: What I Read in April

    Book Talk: What I Read in April

    4 May 2025
    Book Talk: January 2026 Reading List

    Book Talk: What I Read in January 2026

    12 February 2026
    Book Talk: February 2026 Reading List

    Book Talk: What I Read in February 2026

    15 March 2026
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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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