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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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    How to Write Effective Endings

    How to Write Effective Endings

    20 September 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 the Art of Pacing: A Writer's Guide

    On the Art of Pacing: A Writer’s Guide

    5 April 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 a Short Story (+ Free Worksheet to Get Started!)

    How to Write a Short Story (+ Free Worksheet to Get Started!)

    26 July 2025
    On Writing Body Language: How to Show Emotion Without Telling

    On Writing Body Language: How to Show Emotion Without Telling

    3 February 2026
    How to Write Slow Burn Romance: A Guide for Struggling Writers (Like Me!)

    How to Write Slow Burn Romance: A Guide for Struggling Writers (Like Me!)

    20 May 2026
  • 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 Worldbuilding: A Comprehensive Guide

    On Worldbuilding: A Comprehensive Guide

    15 March 2025
    On Writing Villains: How to Write Complex, Compelling Antagonists

    On Writing Villains: How to Write Complex, Compelling Antagonists

    29 June 2025
    How to Write & Outline a Book Series

    How to Write & Outline a Book Series

    16 November 2025
  • 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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    How to Create Content in Our Brave New AI-Powered World

    How to Create Content in Our Brave New AI-Powered World

    18 May 2025
    How to Build Backlinks to Your Blog (the Right Way)

    How to Build Backlinks to Your Blog (the Right Way)

    8 August 2025
    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
  • 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 July

    Book Talk: What I Read in July

    1 August 2025
    Book Talk: What I Read in April

    Book Talk: What I Read in April

    4 May 2025
    Book Talk: What I Read in August

    Book Talk: What I Read in August

    31 August 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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