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  • How to Write an Opening Line That’ll Hook Readers Instantly
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    How to Write an Opening Line That’ll Hook Readers Instantly

    / 16 October 2025 / No Comments

    I recently reread the opening line of my manuscript and regretted everything. Seriously, it wasn’t bad—it just didn’t hit. Which sucks because my editor thinks it’s pretty good.  But—and this is a me problem—I do this thing where I start comparing what…

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    On Chosen Ones: A Guide to Subverting A Classic Trope

    On Chosen Ones: A Guide to Subverting A Classic Trope

    20 March 2026
    On Writing Subtext: What It Is & Why It Matters in Storytelling

    On Writing Subtext: What It Is & Why It Matters in Storytelling

    15 July 2025
    Tips to Overcome the Writer's Block

    Tips to Overcome the Writer’s Block

    19 January 2025
  • How to Create a Media Kit: A Step-by-Step Guide for Bloggers, Content Creators & Influencers (+ Free Template)
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    How to Create a Media Kit: A Step-by-Step Guide for Bloggers, Content Creators & Influencers (+ Free Template)

    / 10 October 2025 / 1 Comment

    I’m going to be honest: despite consistent blogging and brand interest (though mostly from AI companies), this blog does not have a media kit. Which is bad. Embarrassing, even. Because media kits are very important in the blogging space. It’s probably one…

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    How AI Tools Revolutionize Your Content Strategy

    How AI Tools Revolutionize Your Content Strategy

    7 January 2024
    How to Set Up A Staging Site on SiteGround

    How to Set Up A Staging Site on SiteGround

    28 September 2025
    How to Create Content in Our Brave New AI-Powered World

    How to Create Content in Our Brave New AI-Powered World

    18 May 2025
  • Book Talk: What I Read in September
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    Book Talk: What I Read in September

    / 1 October 2025 / 6 Comments

    Guess who’s back in school? Me! And guess who’s taking an English class after at least five years? Also me! I’m low-key, extremely excited about this. Which is weird because I don’t expect a lot from foreign language teachers in Turkey. Maybe…

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    Book Talk: What I Read in July

    Book Talk: What I Read in July

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

    Book Talk: What I Read in March 2026

    16 April 2026
    Book Talk: What I Read in March

    Book Talk: What I Read in March

    1 April 2025
  • How to Set Up A Staging Site on SiteGround
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    How to Set Up A Staging Site on SiteGround

    / 28 September 2025 / No Comments

    Not sure how familiar you are with it, but testing new features/releases on a test “staging environment” is pretty much the industry standard in tech. I’ve been responsible for a lot of quality checks on staging myself. And let me tell you…

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    How to Set Up Site Kit by Google in Your WordPress Dashboard

    How to Set Up Site Kit by Google in Your WordPress Dashboard

    3 September 2024
    Why Your Blog Name Matters (And How to Pick the Perfect One)

    Why Your Blog Name Matters (And How to Pick the Perfect One)

    26 May 2022
    How to Create and Submit Your Sitemap to Google: A Step-By-Step Guide

    How to Create and Submit Your Sitemap to Google: A Step-By-Step Guide

    1 September 2024
  • How to Write A Murder Mystery
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    How to Write A Murder Mystery

    / 25 September 2025 / No Comments

    So, recently I’ve been watching and reading a lot of murder mysteries. It’s a fall thing really. When the weather gets colder and the cafes start serving pumpkin spice latte, I like to curl up with a good murder mystery.  You’ll see…

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    How to Develop a Magic System in Fiction

    How to Develop a Magic System in Fiction

    21 November 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
    On Writing Villains: How to Write Complex, Compelling Antagonists

    On Writing Villains: How to Write Complex, Compelling Antagonists

    29 June 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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