The Worldbuilding Workout: Tips for Creating Your Story World
Dec 26, 2025 | Writing
You’ve probably read a story set in a world so wonderful that you think: “I wish I lived there”; or even better, it inspires you to imagine all the...
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Nimrod Cortés
Nim is a full time writer who works as a blogger across a range of industries, from marketing, UX design, and editorial layout for independent authors. He has published short stories in several Spanish-language anthologies. In his spare time, he teaches creative writing courses and helps other authors to overcome writer's block.
Between Pen and Sword: The Secret to Writing Great Fight Scenes
Aug 22, 2025 | Writing
Hand-to-hand combat in any story must be a powerful narrative clash between passion and action, where the writer transforms words into swords and...
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How to Create Interesting Characters Using the STEAL Method
May 10, 2024 | Writing
When we talk about creating characters, we usually use three dimensions: physical, cultural, and socio-economic. On their own, these dimensions have...
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Beyond the End: How to Write the Perfect Story Resolution
Dec 18, 2023 | Writing
A story resolution is never easy to write. Sometimes, as writers, we’re so engrossed in bringing the story to life that we cannot think of how to end...
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The Ghost Behind: Writing Psychological Trauma
Sep 11, 2023 | Writing
Trauma in storytelling is a powerful force that can shape a character’s life and experiences. Depending on the type of story you’re telling, writing...
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