writing
Everything you need to write better stories. Here you'll find guides on character development, plot structure, dialogue, pacing, and everything in between. This section will help you write your first draft, polish your tenth novel, and even explore new genres and scenes you've never thought about!
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How to Write Slow Burn Romance: A Guide for Struggling Writers (Like Me!)
I’ve hit a bit of a writer’s block recently with the romantic subplot of my manuscript, especially since I’ve been recommended to write a slow burn love triangle. And it’s led me down this road where every scene I write reminds me…
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On Writing Prophecies and Chosen Ones (+ FREE Checklist)
Last quarter (because yes, I plan my content calendar on a quarterly basis), I published a blog post on chosen ones where I talked about why the trope is overused, doesn’t really work in modern fiction anymore, and why I think this…
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How to Write Magical Realism
written by: Serena Montoya, Humming Hearts Publishing. Magical realism has always given me a sense of wonder, almost ethereal, like a warm wind. What this genre so often brings to light for me is the extraordinary within our ordinary world. Miracles occur.…
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On Chosen Ones: A Guide to Subverting A Classic Trope
Not sure if anyone’s noticed but I’ve been less active on here recently. And while some of it has to do with the launch of the ATITW Instagram account, a huge part of it is because I’m doing yet another round of…
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How to Outline Your First Book (+Free Checklist)
So, I’ve been on Reddit a lot this weekend (in an effort to distract myself from what’s happening in the world). And one thing I saw in a lot of writing subreddits was new writers asking how they can start or outline…











