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

    / 6 July 2025 / 18 Comments

    For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been talking about writing anti-heroes and villains (if you haven’t checked those blogs out, I highly recommend it). So, this week I thought it would only make sense to talk a bit about morally grey…

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    On Writing the First Chapter of a Novel

    On Writing the First Chapter of a Novel

    12 January 2025
    How to Write Fantasy

    How to Write Fantasy

    6 December 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 Villains: How to Write Complex, Compelling Antagonists
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    On Writing Villains: How to Write Complex, Compelling Antagonists

    / 29 June 2025 / 2 Comments

    Last week, I wrote a blog on writing anti-heroes, so naturally, this week’s blog had to be on writing villains. Villains are interesting, to say the least. I personally like them, especially if they’re written well, or played by Benedict Cumberbatch.  But…

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    On Writing Techniques: A Guide for Writers Everywhere

    On Writing Techniques: A Guide for Writers Everywhere

    15 December 2025
    How to Write Science Fiction

    How to Write Science Fiction

    4 August 2026
    On Writing Introverts: How to Write an Introverted Character Who’ll Steal the Scene

    On Writing Introverts: How to Write an Introverted Character Who’ll Steal the Scene

    25 December 2025
  • On Writing Anti-Heroes Readers Love (and Hate)
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    On Writing Anti-Heroes Readers Love (and Hate)

    / 22 June 2025 / 1 Comment

    I don’t know about you, but I do love myself a nicely written anti-hero. Seriously. I spent my teens fangirling over Loki and Sherlock. Yes, I am that person. No, I didn’t end up developing  a weirdly parasocial relationship with Tom Hiddleston…

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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
    On the Art of Pacing: A Writer's Guide

    On the Art of Pacing: A Writer’s Guide

    5 April 2025
    How to Write & Outline a Book Series

    How to Write & Outline a Book Series

    16 November 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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