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June 15, 2026

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Making Tropes Work for You Instead of Against You

by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethspanncraig.com Tropes get a bad rap, but they’re actually storytelling shortcuts that readers understand instinctively. The problem isn’t using tropes—it’s using them lazily. When you add fresh details and [...]

June 2, 2025

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Writing Outside Your Usual Genre: Pros & Cons to Consider

by Nick Bailey @ReedsyHQ Every writer has that moment when they wonder: what would happen if I tried something completely different? Whether it’s Stephen King’s pivot to alternate history with 11/22/63, or Cormac [...]

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