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Fantasy Book Name Generator: 100s of Title Ideas
I’ve talked to thousands of aspiring fantasy authors over the years, and one of the most common places they get stuck isn’t the plot, the magic system, or even the characters. It’s the title. There’s something uniquely paralyzing about naming...
An Author’s Guide to 25 Types of Tones in Writing
Most writers have experienced the frustration of having their words completely misinterpreted. You send a text meant as a joke, and the recipient thinks you’re dead serious. You write a heartfelt scene, and a beta reader calls it melodramatic. The problem...
Setting of a Story: 8 Tips for Creating an Immersive Setting
TL;DR: The setting of a story is the time, place, and social environment in which a narrative takes place. A strong setting does three things: it establishes mood, shapes character behavior, and drives plot. The 8 tips below cover how to choose, research, and write...