Writing Guides

Shocking Plot Twist Ideas
Plot twist ideas! As with all plot twists, make sure these don't come out of nowhere.
Shocking Plot Twist Ideas
Plot twist ideas! As with all plot twists, make sure these don't come out of nowhere.

Hacks to Write Likeable Characters
Not all characters need to be likeable, but if that’s what you’re going for, these hacks can help you out.
Hacks to Write Likeable Characters
Not all characters need to be likeable, but if that’s what you’re going for, these hacks can help you out.

How to Pick a Pen Name
A pen name, or pseudonym, is a fictitious name that an author uses instead of their real name when publishing their work.
How to Pick a Pen Name
A pen name, or pseudonym, is a fictitious name that an author uses instead of their real name when publishing their work.

Unconventional Goals For Writers
If you're setting your New Year's resolutions, having a mid-year shakeup, or simply diving (back) into writing, here are some goals you can set for yourself.
Unconventional Goals For Writers
If you're setting your New Year's resolutions, having a mid-year shakeup, or simply diving (back) into writing, here are some goals you can set for yourself.

How to Worldbuild Without Info Dumping
If you want to subtly introduce key worldbuilding info without relying on info dumps, here are a few ideas.
How to Worldbuild Without Info Dumping
If you want to subtly introduce key worldbuilding info without relying on info dumps, here are a few ideas.

How to Write Natural-Sounding Dialogue
Sometimes dialogue sounds stiff, clunky, or unnatural. Try these tricks to make your dialogue sound more natural and less written.
How to Write Natural-Sounding Dialogue
Sometimes dialogue sounds stiff, clunky, or unnatural. Try these tricks to make your dialogue sound more natural and less written.