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Do you often find yourself doubting your abilities as a writer? You’re not alone. Many aspiring writers struggle with imposter syndrome, questioning whether they have the right to call themselves a “r...

For many aspiring authors, writing your first novel can be an intimidating journey, but the biggest barrier isn't talent or time—it’s the fear of failure. Fear of failure is one of the most common rea...

The Libarian – Part Two

The Hall of the Order was in flames.

How it happened was anyone's guess - there were hundreds, perhaps thousands, of wards and spells in the prison that activated once Jasper...

A well-crafted ending lingers, slipping into readers' minds and leaving them haunted long after they’ve turned the last page. This Halloween, let’s explore how to end a story in a way that truly chill...

Creating a plot twist that genuinely shocks your readers without leaving them feeling betrayed is a true art. From foreshadowing to misdirection, crafting a twist that’s both surprising and satisfying...

The Villa di Montedoro had stood in Florence for almost 3000 years. In that time, it had changed its shape to blend in with its surroundings - it had been a cave and a mountain and a villa. It had als...

Creating fear in the hearts of readers is a fine art. While blood and gore can shock, psychological horror lingers long after the story ends. This genre taps into the depths of the human mind, unsettl...

One of the most compelling elements in storytelling is creating protagonists who aren’t just heroes on the surface but carry deep, dark secrets beneath. These characters feel real because they reflect...

Orion's mind was nearly set as he crossed the dark terrain. Nearly - because he still hadn't found one that ended well in every iteration of this story that he told himself.

Perhaps Varek was reasona...

One of the most crucial elements in writing a successful thriller or horror novel is pacing. You want your readers on the edge of their seats, hearts pounding, unable to stop turning the pages. But ho...

There’s something undeniably captivating about a story that can send shivers down your spine, and it’s often the setting that creates this haunting effect. In this post, we’ll explore how to bring atm...

For Orion, walking from Lucrezia’s villa to the local village felt like stepping into a world both serene and alive with activity. He trailed behind Lucrezia and Zephyra, conscious of the precarious n...