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  • On Writing Subtext: What It Is & Why It Matters in Storytelling
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    On Writing Subtext: What It Is & Why It Matters in Storytelling

    / 15 July 2025 / 8 Comments

    In case you missed it, I just wrapped up my June reading list, and a common denominator in the four great books I read this month was subtext. Seriously, when done right, subtext in writing can be an incredibly powerful…

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  • Book Talk: What I Read in June
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    Book Talk: What I Read in June

    / 10 July 2025 / No Comments

    Yes, I know. I’m late for this one, effectively breaking my streak but I have good reason. If you’ve read my blog on morally grey characters, you’ll see some shots fired at a certain writer. What can I say? I’ve…

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  • On Writing Morally Grey Characters (That Aren’t Just Your Typical Villains or Anti-Heroes)
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    On Writing Morally Grey Characters (That Aren’t Just Your Typical Villains or Anti-Heroes)

    / 6 July 2025 / 18 Comments

    For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been talking about writing anti-heroes and villains (if you haven’t checked those blogs out, I highly recommend it). So, this week I thought it would only make sense to talk a bit about…

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  • On Writing Villains: How to Write Complex, Compelling Antagonists
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    On Writing Villains: How to Write Complex, Compelling Antagonists

    / 29 June 2025 / 1 Comment

    Last week, I wrote a blog on writing anti-heroes, so naturally, this week’s blog had to be on writing villains. Villains are interesting, to say the least. I personally like them, especially if they’re written well, or played by Benedict…

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  • On Writing Anti-Heroes Readers Love (and Hate)
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    On Writing Anti-Heroes Readers Love (and Hate)

    / 22 June 2025 / 1 Comment

    I don’t know about you, but I do love myself a nicely written anti-hero. Seriously. I spent my teens fangirling over Loki and Sherlock. Yes, I am that person. No, I didn’t end up developing  a weirdly parasocial relationship with…

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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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