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I write about writing, books, SEO, blog about blogging, and & share what I've learned so far.

  • What is Robots.txt and Why It's Probably the Reason You Don't Show Up on AI Search
    blogging,  seo

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

    / 7 February 2026 / No Comments

    Let’s be honest: AI search is changing how people find content. ChatGPT, Claude, Google’s AI Overviews—these aren’t just nice-to-haves anymore. They’re becoming the default way people get answers. I use them everyday and I have both ChatGPT Plus and Claude…

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

    On Writing Politics

    / 29 January 2026 / No 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)
    seo

    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)
    writing

    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)
    writing

    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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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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