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Mastering The Mystery Genre: A Crash Course
If you’ve been wondering how to spice up your mystery novel, this crash course is you. Who knows, you might just be the next Arthur Conan Doyle?

Chona
Jul 8, 20253 min read


The Pitfalls of BookTok Trends: Balancing Buzz with Literary Quality
Discover the hidden risks of BookTok trends—how hype-driven reading culture fuels trend fatigue, homogenized tastes, and lowered literary standards.
Yassie
Jul 8, 20253 min read


World-Building Starts with a Word: Why Conlangs Matter in Sci-Fi and Fantasy
Discover how constructed languages (conlangs) like Elvish, Klingon, and Simlish shape fictional worlds and reflect real cultural identities.
Yassie
Jul 3, 20253 min read


The Case of Creative Nonfiction in Literature: Yay and Nay
The case of creative nonfiction has always been interesting. Let’s take a look at how this genre took a legitimate spot in literature.

Chona
Jul 1, 20253 min read


10 Things Writers Have Definitely Done While Procrastinating
Are you dealing with a difficult writer who—gasp—doesn’t want to write? We’re here to help! Here’s a list of things that writers do when they don’t want to write.

Pola
Jun 30, 20253 min read


The MIT Study on AI and Human Brains: Why Writers Have to Care
The sobering results of the MIT’s study on the effect of AI on human brains call for deep introspection, especially for writers. Read on to know why we should care.

Chona
Jun 26, 20253 min read


Diana Gabaldon: The Time-Traveling Tale Weaver
Diana Gabaldon, creator of the Outlander series, blends time travel, romance, and history into a sweeping Scottish adventure.
Janeth
Jun 22, 20253 min read


10 Types of Poems (And Why They’re Cooler Than You Think)
Discover 10 types of poems—from haikus to spoken word—and explore how each form captures emotion, story, and creativity.
Janeth
Jun 17, 20254 min read


Author Spotlight: Allen Ginsberg
Get to know Allen Ginsberg, and learn how he influenced the post-World War II era through poetry and literary movement.

Max
Jun 15, 20253 min read


10 Unexpected Sources of Character Inspiration
Discover 10 unlikely places to find character inspiration. Real people make better characters. Here's how to spot them.
Yassie
Jun 12, 20253 min read


Confusing Words with Multiple Pronunciations? Got You!
Grammar can be confusing at times, but some words are equally puzzling. Read on and learn about some of them.
Andria Pasco
Jun 10, 20253 min read


10 Things You Can Do to Write Efficiently
Whether you're a pro at the craft or just starting out, here are just 10 tips to help you become a better writer without burning out.

Pola
Jun 9, 20253 min read


Writhm: Introduce Rhythm into Your Writing
We tested out Writhm to see how well it stands up to other online writing apps in the market.

Pola
Jun 5, 20253 min read


Tropes Aren’t the Problem: Why Writers and Editors Should Reclaim the Trope
Tropes aren’t the problem, lazy writing is. Discover how writers and editors can use tropes with purpose to elevate, not flatten, a story.
Yassie
Jun 4, 20253 min read


10 Figures of Speech You Might Be Using Without Realizing It
Figures of speech are everywhere! Discover 10 fun and familiar ones you might already be using in everyday conversations.
Janeth
Jun 3, 20253 min read


The End Isn’t the End: Why We Keep Coming Back to Apocalypse Fiction
From biblical firestorms to zombie wastelands, apocalypse fiction reflects our fears, failures, and fantasies. This genre isn’t just about endings—it’s about what survives.
Yassie
May 28, 20253 min read


The Creativity Trap: How AI May Be Dulling Your Writing Instincts
AI can speed up your writing, but at what cost? Discover how overreliance on AI tools may be dulling your creative instincts and what to do to stay sharp and original.
Yassie
May 22, 20252 min read


5 Stock Characters That Deserve a Main Character Glow-Up
Turn stock characters into compelling leads! Learn how to develop stereotypes into relatable main characters with these creative tips.
Janeth
May 21, 20253 min read


How to Train Your Dragon (2010): A Masterclass in Storytelling Disguised as a Family Film
In honor of the live-action reboot, we revisit How to Train Your Dragon: the story of a Viking boy, a Night Fury, and a friendship that changed everything.
Yassie
May 16, 20253 min read


Dashing Dashes: The Unsung Heroes of Your Sentences
Confused about hyphens, en dashes, and em dashes? This quick, engaging guide breaks down their differences, shows you how to use them, and explains why AI tools like ChatGPT tend to favor em dashes. Master these marks to sharpen your writing today.
Yassie
May 13, 20253 min read
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