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How to Write a Book Series: 3 Different Types of Series in Fiction plotting & outlining Dec 11, 2025

Some stories (and characters!) can’t be contained in one book. When a world is rich enough, or a hero compelling enough, to outgrow a single story arc, a book series might be the perfect fit. Many bel...

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How to Write Picture Books plotting & outlining Dec 04, 2025

Picture books are more than words paired with illustrations—they’re a gateway into a child’s imagination. When you craft a picture book, you’re creating a reading experience that can spark curiosity, ...

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How to Write Flash Fiction plotting & outlining Nov 27, 2025

In a world of scrolling, notifications, and shrinking attention spans, capturing a reader’s interest quickly is more important than ever. Flash fiction offers the perfect solution. This type of fictio...

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What is a Trope? Definition and Examples of Tropes in Writing plotting & outlining Oct 09, 2025

Ever found yourself lost in a story, feeling like you’ve met a familiar hero, unraveled a similar twisted mystery, or witnessed a perilous journey that rings a bell? That sense of recognition comes fr...

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How to Write a Psychological Horror Story plotting & outlining Oct 02, 2025

Have you ever felt that prickling sensation of hairs standing on end, a shiver racing down your spine, and an unshakable sense of dread? That chilling moment is the essence of psychological horror, a ...

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What is Gothic Fiction? Tips for Writing Gothic Stories plotting & outlining Sep 11, 2025

Are you the type who slows down to admire a crumbling castle on a misty hillside? Do you feel at home among candlelit corridors, secret passageways, or lonely, windswept moors? If so, you might alread...

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Tips for Writing Crime Fiction plotting & outlining Aug 07, 2025

Imagine a dimly lit room, a detective poring over clues, and the tantalizing question hanging in the air: whodunit? Crime fiction has long captivated readers with its suspenseful plots, complex crimin...

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Writing a Novel with a Dual Timeline: Tips and Techniques plotting & outlining Jul 31, 2025

Dual timeline novels can be captivating, emotionally rich, and incredibly satisfying for readers when done well. But writing one? That’s a whole different challenge.

Telling two stories set in differ...

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