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  • On Writing Politics: How to Make Politics Work in Fiction
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    On Writing Politics

    / 29 January 2026 / 5 Comments

    So, I’m working on multiple dystopian fiction pieces right now. And one of the things I struggle with is political worldbuilding. I’m not the only one. Looking around Reddit and the writing community online, I’ve found that a lot of…

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  • How To Write an SEO Case Study (+Free Template to Get Started)
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    How To Write an SEO Case Study (+Free Template to Get Started)

    / 23 January 2026 / No Comments

    Let’s be honest: thanks to AI, we’ve been seeing a lot of people talk about how SEO is dead. I personally don’t believe it but it’s hard to get people to understand this. Especially if you’re a freelancer who’s been…

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  • On Writing Found Family: A Step-by-Step Guide (+ Free Checklist)
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    On Writing Found Family: How to Build Chosen Family Dynamics That Feel Real

    / 18 January 2026 / No Comments

    As I wait for feedback on my manuscript, I’ve been writing short stories a lot lately, and a trope I keep coming back to a very specific trope: found families. I don’t know why. But I have to admit: there’s…

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

    / 13 January 2026 / No Comments

    As the first writing blog post of the year, I decided to start with a problem I’m facing with my own manuscript: writing a prologue. Prologues are one of the most divisive topics in fiction writing. Some readers skip them…

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  • How to Write Your First Blog Post (+Free Checklist for You to Follow)
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    How to Write Your First Blog Post (+Free Checklist for You to Follow)

    / 7 January 2026 / 9 Comments

    Here’s the thing: writing your first blog post is harder than it should be. Especially if you’re just starting out.  You’ve got the ideas. You know what you want to say. But when you actually sit down to write? The…

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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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