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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On Writing Politics
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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On Writing Found Family: How to Build Chosen Family Dynamics That Feel Real
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)
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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On Writing Introverts: How to Write an Introverted Character Who’ll Steal the Scene
In the past, we’ve talked about character archetypes: your villains, your brooding anti-heroes, your morally grey favs—I could go on. But what we haven’t talked about is how to make the personalities of certain characters fun. And I know, you’re…
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How to Write Thrillers
I think there’s no secret that I love reading thrillers, mysteries—anything really with a good twist. So, as we’re exploring the different genres of writing and how you can become a better writer, I thought it might be interesting to…
