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

    / 1 August 2025 / 3 Comments

    Consider this me making up for the late June reading list. Anyway, this month, I decided to save myself from stress and actually read the reviews before choosing which books to read. Since I’m back in school these days, most of what…

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    Book Talk: February 2026 Reading List

    Book Talk: What I Read in February 2026

    15 March 2026
    Book Talk: What I Read in March 2026

    Book Talk: What I Read in March 2026

    16 April 2026
    Book Talk: January 2026 Reading List

    Book Talk: What I Read in January 2026

    12 February 2026
  • How to Write a Short Story (+ Free Worksheet to Get Started!)
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    How to Write a Short Story (+ Free Worksheet to Get Started!)

    / 26 July 2025 / 3 Comments

    Writing a short story sounds simple…until you’re 6,000 words deep with no ending in sight. Trust me, I’ve been there. And even though I have a few publications under my belt, I still struggle to write short stories.  Or used to, before…

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    How to Develop a Magic System in Fiction

    How to Develop a Magic System in Fiction

    21 November 2025
    How to Write Flash Fiction: A Guide to Writing Impactful, Compact Stories

    How to Write Flash Fiction: A Guide to Writing Impactful, Compact Stories

    7 September 2025
    how to write magical realism

    How to Write Magical Realism

    3 April 2026
  • I Did Something Potentially Stupid...But Potentially Life-Changing
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    I Did Something Potentially Stupid…But Potentially Life-Changing

    / 20 July 2025 / 2 Comments

    The title pretty much sums up what’s happening. I don’t know how often I mention it here; if I mention it here at all, but I took a two year break from my education during the pandemic. It’s never bothered me much…

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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
    Life Update: I Got Published in an ACTUAL Print Magazine

    Lit Magazine Acceptance Incoming: I Got Published!

    29 October 2022
    Does the Muse Really Call? Thoughts from a Writer Who Hasn’t Written Much This Year

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

    30 November 2025
  • 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 / 13 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 tool to…

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    On Writing Politics: How to Make Politics Work in Fiction

    On Writing Politics

    29 January 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
    4 Signs You Should Delete a Scene: A Guide for Writers

    4 Signs You Should Delete a Scene: A Guide for Writers

    2 February 2025
  • 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 been trying…

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    Book Talk: What I Read in September

    Book Talk: What I Read in September

    1 October 2025
    Book Talk: What I Read in April

    Book Talk: What I Read in April

    4 May 2025
    Book Talk: January 2026 Reading List

    Book Talk: What I Read in January 2026

    12 February 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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