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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 the First Chapter of a Novel

    On Writing the First Chapter of a Novel

    12 January 2025
    On Writing Politics: How to Make Politics Work in Fiction

    On Writing Politics

    29 January 2026
    How to Write Dystopian Fiction

    How to Write Dystopian Fiction

    26 November 2025
  • 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: What is a Central Conflict?

    On Writing Central Conflicts: A Guide for Writers

    31 October 2025
    On Writing Morally Grey Characters (That Aren’t Just Your Typical Villains or Anti-Heroes)

    On Writing Morally Grey Characters (That Aren’t Just Your Typical Villains or Anti-Heroes)

    6 July 2025
    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
  • 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 / 3 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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    How to Write the Perfect Scene: A Writer's Guide

    How to Write the Perfect Scene: A Writer’s Guide

    9 February 2025
    On Worldbuilding Traps: How to Avoid Them

    On Worldbuilding Traps: How to Avoid Them

    29 March 2025
    How to Write Dystopian Fiction

    How to Write Dystopian Fiction

    26 November 2025
  • 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 March

    Book Talk: What I Read in March

    1 April 2025
    Book Talk: What I Read in October

    Book Talk: What I Read in October

    6 November 2025
    Book Talk: What I Read in July

    Book Talk: What I Read in July

    1 August 2025
  • 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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    On Writing Dialogue: How to Write Better & Believable Lines

    On Writing Dialogue: How to Write Better & Believable Lines

    22 March 2025
    On the Art of Pacing: A Writer's Guide

    On the Art of Pacing: A Writer’s Guide

    5 April 2025
    How to Write More Likeable (or Unlikeable) Book Characters

    How to Write More Likeable (or Unlikeable) Book Characters

    19 April 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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