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I write about writing, blog about blogging + review books with the occasional SEO & AI news.

  • Does the Muse Really Call? Thoughts from a Writer Who Hasn’t Written Much This Year
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    Does the Muse Really Call? Thoughts from a Writer Who Hasn’t Written Much This Year

    / 30 November 2025 / No Comments

    So, I don’t know about you but this year—writing wise wasn’t the best. Now, I know you’d be confused about this because, well, I’ve been updating this blog weirdly regularly for nearly eleven months now. But, to be honest with you, that’s…

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    Mandatory New Year's Blog Post (Which I TOTALLY Ignored Last Year)

    Mandatory New Year’s Blog Post (Which I TOTALLY Ignored Last Year)

    1 January 2025
    New Year’s Resolutions: 2025 Edition

    New Year’s Resolutions: 2025 Edition

    3 January 2025
    Life Update: I Got Published in an ACTUAL Print Magazine

    Life Update: I Got Published in an ACTUAL Print Magazine

    8 August 2024
  • How to Write Dystopian Fiction
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    How to Write Dystopian Fiction

    / 26 November 2025 / No Comments

    Dystopian fiction is, without a doubt, an amazing genre. It’s not the kind I pick all the time because it’s so easy to mess it up (I’m looking at you, Divergent). But when I do read dystopian books, they quickly end up…

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    How to Write A Love Triangle That Doesn’t Make Readers Cringe

    27 February 2026
    How to Write More Likeable (or Unlikeable) Book Characters

    How to Write More Likeable (or Unlikeable) Book Characters

    19 April 2025
    How to Write & Outline a Book Series

    How to Write & Outline a Book Series

    16 November 2025
  • How to Develop a Magic System in Fiction
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    How to Develop a Magic System in Fiction

    / 21 November 2025 / No Comments

    Let’s be honest: one of the most fun parts of a fantasy book is the introduction of magic. Seriously, if your story’s blurb has an intriguing magic system, I’m reading it. That’s how I wound up picking up Air Awakens at the…

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    On Worldbuilding: A Comprehensive Guide

    On Worldbuilding: A Comprehensive Guide

    15 March 2025
    On Writing Trauma: How to Do Justice to Your Story & Readers

    On Writing Trauma: How to Do Justice to Your Story & Readers

    24 October 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
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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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