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How do you write epistolary fiction?
"So I want to write a story that's told through letters and texts and stuff? Like, I've seen books that are all emails or diary entries and I think it's really cool, but I have no idea how to actually do it." There's something irresistibly intimate about stories told...
Genre Talk: Exploring the World of Cosy Fiction
Cosy fiction is the literary equivalent of a warm hug. It's about emotions and gentle storytelling, where things are restored, not destroyed. Rather than action-packed scenes and world-altering events, cosy narratives prioritise community, kindness, competence, and...
5 Tips for Writing When You Have a Busy Life
Too often, people believe they’re too busy to write a novel. And with the pace of modern life, where everything is constantly on demand, it’s easy to see why. If you're one of those people, it’s okay. You're not alone. I once believed I'd never finish writing my...
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How do I stay motivated as a writer in a post-AI world?
"I'm starting to write more to become a freelance author, but every time I get excited about publishing my works or people finding the stories I'm writing, I remember that AI exists and most people are using that for writing, art, and everything in between. It's...
How do I develop story pacing?
"As a writer, we basically know the major beats before starting writing, but readers don't, and we sometimes might slip too deep into things when the time is not right. How do we overcome that?" Pacing is the bane of my existence. Theoretically, I know exactly how it...
How do I write enemies to lovers?
"I don't know if there's already an article about this, but how should I go about an enemies to lovers type side plot? My two protagonists are in a situation where they are trapped together for a long time, and they are fighting on opposite sides of a war, so...
