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Discovery: The best part of reading
If you’ve ever enjoyed the discovery of starting a new book more than the resolution of its plot, perhaps you’re like me. Let’s discuss.
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Thematically Rich Stories: AKA, what separates good from great
What makes a story deeply resonant and engaging? Why do I like some books, but feel it’s missing that final piece? It’s all about those themes, baby.
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Age Gap Romances: 20 years vs. 500 years
20 year age gaps are gross, but 500 year age gaps are hot — why is that? What makes the difference? Let’s dive in.
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Soft vs. Hard Worldbuilding: What’s the difference?
Are you looking to be immersed in a new setting, or to just vibe with characters and plot? Let’s discuss these two types of worldbuilding.
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In Defense of Smut
If any one genre is often written off as silly, it’s probably romance. And if it has smut, even more so. Let’s tackle this.
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BookTok Algorithm: Are you actually the problem?
BookTok may a reputation for over-hyping books, but a well-curated algorithm makes all the difference. Here’s some tips.
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Chekhov’s Gun: How to not give readers blue balls
Have you ever felt like a book set you up for something, only for it to never actually happen? The principle of Chekov’s Gun explains it.
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The Thing About Tharion Ketos: A useless POV
Tharion Ketos, the well-known Mer character from the Crescent City series, needs some work. Let’s discuss.
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Unlikeable Vs. Poorly Written: A character analysis
How can you tell when it’s a poorly written character, and not just an unlikeable character? Let’s dive in.
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Fanfiction is in Jeopardy: Here’s how you can help
A popular fanfiction author removed their works from AO3 due to binders selling their work illegally. Here’s what you can do to help.
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