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So What Makes a Cozy Genre, Anyway?
In today’s publishing climate, there is one type of book that seems to be taking the industry (and readers) by storm: cozy books. Odds are, you’ve seen the term thrown around in most…
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Best Dressed: 5 Tips for Writing Better Fictional Clothing
Every culture in the world, no matter how big or small, has its own aesthetic. That aesthetic, of course, includes clothing. Fashion has been a huge part of society since clothing became a…
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5 Great Series for People New to Adult Fantasy
The fantasy genre, from the outside, can seem quite intimidating to get into. Fantasy worlds are new and strange, there are histories and cultures to learn, and the audience is asked to suspend…
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5 Questions to Ask for Better Cultural Worldbuilding
No matter what genre you write, one of the most important parts of writing is understanding the world you’re writing in. Of course, stories set in our world have the advantage of having…
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How to Add Subtext with Show Don’t Tell
If you’ve been in the writing community for any length of time, odds are you’ve come across the term/advice of “Show, Don’t Tell” in some form or another. You’ve probably seen the hoards…
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How to Write Engaging Character Description
Having strong, interesting characters is one of the most important parts of storytelling, regardless of medium. While the best way to create interesting characters is giving them a strong voice and personality, there…
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5 Amazing Fantasy Worlds You Need To Check Out
One of the best parts of the best parts of fantasy is, undoubtedly, the unique and creative worlds that populate the genre. From gritty mirrors of reality to mind-bending and dreamy realms, fantasy…
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Top 5 Tips for Starting Your First Beta Read
So, you’ve finished your first book. Great job! Take a deep breath, have a celebratory cookie, and bask in your achievement. You’ve worked hard to get here, drafting and editing and making all…
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The Consequence of Hubris: The Avoidable Tragedy of Breaking Bad
One of the essential parts of writing three-dimensional, lifelike characters is to give them flaws. Those flaws can come in many forms and can be portrayed in many ways, but today I want…
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Spicing Things Up: 5 Tips for Writing Fictional Foods
When it comes to cultural worldbuilding in Sci-Fi and Fantasy, there are many things to consider: clothing, religion, holidays, languages, history, and so on. But, there is one very important element of culture…
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