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5 Writing Techniques Every Writer Should Try on for Size

Oct 26, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

Looking for some fresh writing techniques to build your skills or help you push through writer’s block? Here are 5 that you can try on for size! Read more →

9 Editing Tips: How to Self-Edit Your Own Writing (+ Checklist)

Oct 21, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

Finished your first draft and ready for the next step? We've put together nine top tips to help kickstart your self-edit! Read more →

How to Write a Story in 6 Spellbinding Steps

Oct 07, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

Whether you’re looking to pen a novel, a screenplay, or a short story, here’s how to write a fantastic story in six steps. Read more →

Dynamic vs Static Characters: Definition and Examples

Sep 30, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

A deep dive on what dynamic and static characters are with plenty of examples from literature. Read more →

The 13 Best Fantasy Map Generators, Tools, and Resources

Sep 22, 2021 – Book Design

Whether you fancy a randomly generated fantasy map as your muse, or designing a map from scratch, there's sure to be something here for you. Read more →

4 Essential Tips for Working with an Editor

Sep 01, 2021 – Understanding Publishing

You know what type of editing your manuscript requires and where to find the best editors in the business. Now let's talk about the editing itself! Here are a few must-know tips for a smoother, more rewarding editing collaboration. Read more →

How Much Does an Editor Cost? What to Expect for Pro Services

Sep 01, 2021 – Understanding Publishing

Before you hire an editor to polish your book, check out the by-the-word rates you can expect to pay for top-notching editing services! Read more →

What is a Foil Character? Definition, Purpose, and Examples

Sep 01, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

What is a foil character in literature and what purpose do they serve? In this post, we’ll explore a range of classic and modern examples that show how to use foil characters to create richer stories and make the protagonist shine. Read more →

Writing Flash Fiction: 5 Quick Tips for Mini Masterpieces

Sep 01, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

Writing flash fiction is an exciting, low-stakes way to experiment. Learn how to write a masterpiece of a micro-story with our 5 quick tips. Read more →

Rising Action: Definition, Tips, and Examples

Sep 01, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

Here we will give you an in-depth tour of the beating engine at the heart of all your favorite stories: rising action. Read more →

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