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  • On Writing Prophecies and Chosen Ones (+ FREE Checklist)
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    On Writing Prophecies and Chosen Ones (+ FREE Checklist)

    / 12 April 2026 / 4 Comments

    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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    On Writing Body Language: How to Show Emotion Without Telling

    On Writing Body Language: How to Show Emotion Without Telling

    3 February 2026
    On Writing Trauma: How to Do Justice to Your Story & Readers

    On Writing Trauma: How to Do Justice to Your Story & Readers

    24 October 2025
    On Chosen Ones: A Guide to Subverting A Classic Trope

    On Chosen Ones: A Guide to Subverting A Classic Trope

    20 March 2026
  • how to write magical realism
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    How to Write Magical Realism

    / 3 April 2026 / 2 Comments

    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 Writing Body Language: How to Show Emotion Without Telling

    On Writing Body Language: How to Show Emotion Without Telling

    3 February 2026
    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 Fantasy

    How to Write Fantasy

    6 December 2025
  • On Chosen Ones: A Guide to Subverting A Classic Trope
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    On Chosen Ones: A Guide to Subverting A Classic Trope

    / 20 March 2026 / 2 Comments

    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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    On Writing Found Family: A Step-by-Step Guide (+ Free Checklist)

    On Writing Found Family: How to Build Chosen Family Dynamics That Feel Real

    18 January 2026
    How to Write Thrillers

    How to Write Thrillers

    20 December 2025
    How to Outline Your First Book (+Free Checklist)

    How to Outline Your First Book (+Free Checklist)

    3 March 2026
  • Book Talk: February 2026 Reading List
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    Book Talk: What I Read in February 2026

    / 15 March 2026 / No Comments

    Okay, so first up—lots of things have happened this month, including the launch of my Instagram account (FINALLY, I know!) but somehow, I read nine books in February. I think it’s got something to do with my commute. I’ve been doing a…

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    Book Talk: What I Read in May

    Book Talk: What I Read in May

    1 June 2025
    Book Talk: What I Read in September

    Book Talk: What I Read in September

    1 October 2025
    Book Talk: What I Read in March 2026

    Book Talk: What I Read in March 2026

    16 April 2026
  • How to Outline Your First Book (+Free Checklist)
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    How to Outline Your First Book (+Free Checklist)

    / 3 March 2026 / No Comments

    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…

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    How to Write Fantasy

    How to Write Fantasy

    6 December 2025
    On Worldbuilding Traps: How to Avoid Them

    On Worldbuilding Traps: How to Avoid Them

    29 March 2025
    How to Write Effective Endings

    How to Write Effective Endings

    20 September 2025
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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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