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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 Body Language: How to Show Emotion Without Telling

    On Writing Body Language: How to Show Emotion Without Telling

    3 February 2026
    On Writing Prophecies and Chosen Ones (+ FREE Checklist)

    On Writing Prophecies and Chosen Ones (+ FREE Checklist)

    12 April 2026
    How to Write the Perfect Scene: A Writer's Guide

    How to Write the Perfect Scene: A Writer’s Guide

    9 February 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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    On Writing Protagonists: How to Write Great Main Characters

    On Writing Protagonists: How to Write Great Main Characters

    17 February 2026
    On Plot Holes and How to Avoid Them

    On Plot Holes and How to Avoid Them

    18 July 2026
    How to Write Thrillers

    How to Write Thrillers

    20 December 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
    What Are Author Bios and How to Write Them: A Step-By-Step Guide

    What Are Author Bios and How to Write Them: A Step-By-Step Guide

    16 February 2025
    How to Write the Perfect Scene: A Writer's Guide

    How to Write the Perfect Scene: A Writer’s Guide

    9 February 2025
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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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