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  • How to Write More Likeable (or Unlikeable) Book Characters
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    How to Write More Likeable (or Unlikeable) Book Characters

    / 19 April 2025 / No Comments

    I’ve spent a lot of time recently talking about writing a book. From worldbuilding to writing memorable first chapters to pacing; I’d say that I’ve covered a lot. However, there’s one critical part of writing great fiction that I haven’t discussed and…

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    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
    How to Develop a Magic System in Fiction

    How to Develop a Magic System in Fiction

    21 November 2025
    On Chosen Ones: A Guide to Subverting A Classic Trope

    On Chosen Ones: A Guide to Subverting A Classic Trope

    20 March 2026
  • On Flashbacks & Backstory: How to Write Them Effectively
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    On Flashbacks & Backstory: How to Write Them Effectively

    / 12 April 2025 / No Comments

    Last week I posted a blog on pacing and how as writers, we need to balance things like flashbacks, worldbuilding and more. With worldbuilding, I’d say that I’ve done enough research on the subject to not be curious about it anymore. But flashbacks…

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    On the Art of Pacing: A Writer's Guide

    On the Art of Pacing: A Writer’s Guide

    5 April 2025
    How to Write an Opening Line That’ll Hook Readers Instantly

    How to Write an Opening Line That’ll Hook Readers Instantly

    16 October 2025
    On Writing Protagonists: How to Write Great Main Characters

    On Writing Protagonists: How to Write Great Main Characters

    17 February 2026
  • On the Art of Pacing: A Writer's Guide
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    On the Art of Pacing: A Writer’s Guide

    / 5 April 2025 / No Comments

    A lot of writers struggle with pacing—and if you’re not sure what I mean, ask yourself this: have you ever written something that technically works, but just doesn’t feel right? Maybe your story drags in places, or events move so fast they…

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

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

    13 January 2026
    On Writing Politics: How to Make Politics Work in Fiction

    On Writing Politics

    29 January 2026
  • Book Talk: What I Read in March
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    Book Talk: What I Read in March

    / 1 April 2025 / 13 Comments

    As I mentioned in my February reading list blog, I’m currently reading a book every week in 2025. So, this blog is about what I read in March. If you want to follow my journey, I’ve also gone ahead and finally created…

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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 December

    Book Talk: What I Read in December

    29 December 2025
    Book Talk: What I Read in November

    Book Talk: What I Read in November

    1 December 2025
  • On Worldbuilding Traps: How to Avoid Them
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    On Worldbuilding Traps: How to Avoid Them

    / 29 March 2025 / No Comments

    After dropping my marathon of a guide on worldbuilding, I thought that the next best topic to cover would be on worldbuilding traps. Why, you may ask? Well, because you can easily fall into any one of them. Seriously, it’s something that…

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    How to Develop a Magic System in Fiction

    How to Develop a Magic System in Fiction

    21 November 2025
    On Writing Prophecies and Chosen Ones (+ FREE Checklist)

    On Writing Prophecies and Chosen Ones (+ FREE Checklist)

    12 April 2026
    How to Write a Prologue That’s Actually Good (And When to Skip It Entirely)

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

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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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