The Craft of Writing

Resources on the craft of writing books and web serials

19 Book Writing Tools to Help You Finish Your Novel
The Craft of Writing

19 Book Writing Tools to Help You Finish Your Novel

T L Murchison
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Jun 9, 2023
What Makes Dystopian Fiction Work and How To Write It
The Craft of Writing

What Makes Dystopian Fiction Work and How To Write It

Cat Webling
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May 1, 2023
Space Operas: What They Are, and How To Write Them
The Craft of Writing

Space Operas: What They Are, and How To Write Them

Cat Webling
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Mar 6, 2023
The Importance of Fairytales and How We Tell Them
The Craft of Writing

The Importance of Fairytales and How We Tell Them

Cat Webling
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Feb 21, 2023
How to Create a Cozy Mystery
The Craft of Writing

How to Create a Cozy Mystery

Cat Webling
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Feb 13, 2023
7 Strategies for Writing Compelling Character Backstories
The Craft of Writing

7 Strategies for Writing Compelling Character Backstories

T L Murchison
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Jan 31, 2023
How to Create Tension in Your Writing
The Craft of Writing

How to Create Tension in Your Writing

Cat Webling
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Jan 30, 2023
Building a Character: Finding Inspiration
The Craft of Writing

Building a Character: Finding Inspiration

T L Murchison
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Jan 27, 2023
15 Excellent Podcasts for Authors
The Craft of Writing

15 Excellent Podcasts for Authors

T L Murchison
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Jan 19, 2023
An Author’s Guide to Magic Systems
The Craft of Writing

An Author’s Guide to Magic Systems

Cat Webling
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Jan 17, 2023
Writing a Novel: Make a Game of it
The Craft of Writing

Writing a Novel: Make a Game of it

T L Murchison
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Dec 28, 2022
The True Tale of Creating Unreliable Narrators
The Craft of Writing

The True Tale of Creating Unreliable Narrators

Cat Webling
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Dec 27, 2022
Irony - What is it? How Do You Use it in Your Writing?
The Craft of Writing

Irony - What is it? How Do You Use it in Your Writing?

T L Murchison
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Dec 20, 2022
Writing a Trilogy: Good Things Come in Threes
The Craft of Writing

Writing a Trilogy: Good Things Come in Threes

T L Murchison
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Dec 19, 2022
Comedy Writing—Tips & Tricks To Make ‘em Laugh
The Craft of Writing

Comedy Writing—Tips & Tricks To Make ‘em Laugh

T L Murchison
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Dec 15, 2022
How to Set Writing Goals for 2023 and Beyond
The Craft of Writing

How to Set Writing Goals for 2023 and Beyond

T L Murchison
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Nov 29, 2022
How and Why To Use a Series Bible as a Writer
The Craft of Writing

How and Why To Use a Series Bible as a Writer

Cat Webling
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Nov 28, 2022
The Author’s Guide to Cliffhangers
The Craft of Writing

The Author’s Guide to Cliffhangers

Cat Webling
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Nov 8, 2022
Christmas Romance Tropes and Tips
The Craft of Writing

Christmas Romance Tropes and Tips

T L Murchison
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Nov 8, 2022
Creating a Writing Habit and Keeping it
The Craft of Writing

Creating a Writing Habit and Keeping it

T L Murchison
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Nov 1, 2022
14 Strategies For Invention Writing / Story Brainstorming
The Craft of Writing

14 Strategies For Invention Writing / Story Brainstorming

T L Murchison
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Oct 17, 2022
How to End a Book: A Final Guide to Finales
The Craft of Writing

How to End a Book: A Final Guide to Finales

Cat Webling
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Oct 14, 2022
7 Tips for Conducting Research for a Book
The Craft of Writing

7 Tips for Conducting Research for a Book

T L Murchison
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Oct 4, 2022
23 of the Best Books About Writing
The Craft of Writing

23 of the Best Books About Writing

T L Murchison
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Sep 28, 2022
How to Start a Book: A Beginner’s Guide to Beginnings
The Craft of Writing

How to Start a Book: A Beginner’s Guide to Beginnings

Cat Webling
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Sep 19, 2022
What is the Five Act Story Structure?
The Craft of Writing

What is the Five Act Story Structure?

T L Murchison
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Sep 12, 2022
Exploring the Unknowable in Cosmic Horror
The Craft of Writing

Exploring the Unknowable in Cosmic Horror

Cat Webling
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Sep 7, 2022
High Fantasy vs. Low Fantasy: What's the Difference?
The Craft of Writing

High Fantasy vs. Low Fantasy: What's the Difference?

T L Murchison
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Aug 30, 2022
Does Your Book Need a Prologue?
The Craft of Writing

Does Your Book Need a Prologue?

T L Murchison
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Aug 16, 2022
How to Keep Your Audience Searching with Foreshadowing
The Craft of Writing

How to Keep Your Audience Searching with Foreshadowing

Cat Webling
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Aug 15, 2022
Learning What Drives Us Through Character Motivation
The Craft of Writing

Learning What Drives Us Through Character Motivation

Cat Webling
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Aug 9, 2022
How Long Does It Take to Write A Book?
The Craft of Writing

How Long Does It Take to Write A Book?

T L Murchison
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Aug 9, 2022
How to Overcome Writer’s Block and Creative Burnout
The Craft of Writing

How to Overcome Writer’s Block and Creative Burnout

Cat Webling
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Aug 3, 2022
Hook Readers on Your Book: 8 Tips with Examples
The Craft of Writing

Hook Readers on Your Book: 8 Tips with Examples

T L Murchison
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Aug 3, 2022
15 Character Archetypes For Your Next Big Adventure
The Craft of Writing

15 Character Archetypes For Your Next Big Adventure

Cat Webling
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Jul 27, 2022
Freewriting - Silence Your Inner Critic and Let the Words Flow
The Craft of Writing

Freewriting - Silence Your Inner Critic and Let the Words Flow

T L Murchison
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Jul 25, 2022
Popular Romance Tropes And Examples to Inspire Your Love Stories
The Craft of Writing

Popular Romance Tropes And Examples to Inspire Your Love Stories

T L Murchison
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Jul 18, 2022
How to Use Internal and External Conflict in Your Stories
The Craft of Writing

How to Use Internal and External Conflict in Your Stories

Cat Webling
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Jul 13, 2022
7 Key Elements to Writing a Captivating Blurb
The Craft of Writing

7 Key Elements to Writing a Captivating Blurb

T L Murchison
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Jul 7, 2022
Why You Should Have Beta Readers as an Indie Author
The Craft of Writing

Why You Should Have Beta Readers as an Indie Author

Cat Webling
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Jul 5, 2022
First Person vs. Third Person Point of View: It's About Perspective
The Craft of Writing

First Person vs. Third Person Point of View: It's About Perspective

T L Murchison
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Jun 14, 2022
How Long is a Short Story?
The Craft of Writing

How Long is a Short Story?

Cat Webling
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May 6, 2022
Writing Aesthetics: How to Get Your Writing to Pass the Vibe Check
The Craft of Writing

Writing Aesthetics: How to Get Your Writing to Pass the Vibe Check

Cat Webling
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May 3, 2022
Worldbuilding Template for Fiction Writers
The Craft of Writing

Worldbuilding Template for Fiction Writers

Cat Webling
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Apr 18, 2022
Fantasy Tropes and How to Use Them
The Craft of Writing

Fantasy Tropes and How to Use Them

Cat Webling
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Apr 11, 2022
An Insider’s Guide to Fanfiction
The Craft of Writing

An Insider’s Guide to Fanfiction

Cat Webling
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Mar 31, 2022
17 Tips for How to Write Faster
The Craft of Writing

17 Tips for How to Write Faster

Nate Gillick
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Mar 25, 2022
The Complete Guide to Writing Serial Fiction
The Craft of Writing

The Complete Guide to Writing Serial Fiction

Cat Webling
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Mar 21, 2022
What is LitRPG? Where to Read and How to Write It
The Craft of Writing

What is LitRPG? Where to Read and How to Write It

Cat Webling
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Mar 7, 2022
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