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  • What is Robots.txt and Why It's Probably the Reason You Don't Show Up on AI Search
    blogging,  seo

    What is Robots.txt and Why It’s Probably the Reason You Don’t Show Up on AI Search

    / 7 February 2026 / 2 Comments

    Let’s be honest: AI search is changing how people find content. ChatGPT, Claude, Google’s AI Overviews—these aren’t just nice-to-haves anymore. They’re becoming the default way people get answers. I use them everyday and I have both ChatGPT Plus and Claude Pro subscriptions.…

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    How to Build Backlinks to Your Blog (the Right Way)

    How to Build Backlinks to Your Blog (the Right Way)

    8 August 2025
    How to Write Your First Blog Post (+Free Checklist for You to Follow)

    How to Write Your First Blog Post (+Free Checklist for You to Follow)

    7 January 2026
    Google Update’s Over: Now What? Key Takeaways You Can Benefit From Today!

    Google Update’s Over: Now What? Key Takeaways You Can Benefit From Today!

    11 September 2024
  • On Writing Body Language: How to Show Emotion Without Telling
    writing

    On Writing Body Language: How to Show Emotion Without Telling

    / 3 February 2026 / No Comments

    One of the main feedbacks I got from my editor about my manuscript was the lack of body language in my manuscript. Which I know sounds weird. After all, who forgets to add body language in their story? Me, apparently. I thought…

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    On Writing Protagonists: How to Write Great Main Characters

    On Writing Protagonists: How to Write Great Main Characters

    17 February 2026
    On Plot Holes and How to Avoid Them

    On Plot Holes and How to Avoid Them

    18 July 2026
    On Writing Unforgettable First Impressions: Your Guide to Introducing Characters

    On Writing Unforgettable First Impressions: Your Guide to Introducing Characters

    8 June 2025
  • On Writing Politics: How to Make Politics Work in Fiction
    writing

    On Writing Politics

    / 29 January 2026 / 5 Comments

    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 writers are…

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    On Writing Anti-Heroes Readers Love (and Hate)

    On Writing Anti-Heroes Readers Love (and Hate)

    22 June 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 Dystopian Fiction

    How to Write Dystopian Fiction

    26 November 2025
  • How To Write an SEO Case Study (+Free Template to Get Started)
    seo

    How To Write an SEO Case Study (+Free Template to Get Started)

    / 23 January 2026 / No Comments

    Let’s be honest: thanks to AI, we’ve been seeing a lot of people talk about how SEO is dead. I personally don’t believe it but it’s hard to get people to understand this. Especially if you’re a freelancer who’s been particularly hit…

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    How to Develop a Successful SEO Campaign

    How to Develop a Successful SEO Campaign

    1 January 2024
    How To Optimize Your Blog Posts for Google’s Featured Snippets (or AI Overviews)

    How To Optimize Your Blog Posts for Google’s Featured Snippets (or AI Overviews)

    4 November 2025
    The Absolute Beginner's Guide to SEO

    The Absolute Beginner’s Guide to SEO

    7 July 2022
  • On Writing Found Family: A Step-by-Step Guide (+ Free Checklist)
    writing

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

    / 18 January 2026 / No Comments

    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 a unique…

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    On Writing Emotions: A Writer's Guide to Mastering Feelings in Fiction

    On Writing Emotions: A Writer’s Guide to Mastering Feelings in Fiction

    25 January 2025
    On Writing Villains: How to Write Complex, Compelling Antagonists

    On Writing Villains: How to Write Complex, Compelling Antagonists

    29 June 2025
    On Writing Dialogue: How to Write Better & Believable Lines

    On Writing Dialogue: How to Write Better & Believable Lines

    22 March 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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