A fun one. I asked you guys on Instagram (@schoolofplot) what your guilty pleasure fantasy tropes are. In this episode I discuss the top answers as well as share some of my own with Shay from Vine and Parchment.

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I always set myself some writing goals at the start of the year (and I usually only complete them in December).

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As I’m going through the drafting process, I’m keeping an eye on which words and phrases I want to cut from my manuscript. Here’s the list!

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…without it sounding cringe. Some writing advice for novelists who want to avoid the “Marvel movie dialogue” criticism.

Resources mentioned:

• Character Workbook https://schoolofplot.com/products/character-workbook

• Writing Newsletter

I read 200 first pages as a writing contest judge. I made notes on which techniques grabbed my attention as well as common tropes and mistakes I noticed.

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Circular endings, twists, cliffhangers and some exercises to help you workshop an ending that leaves readers feeling satisfied.

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Insider tips from a writing contest organiser and judge. We talk about what judges look out for, entry red flags, and common cliches judges are used to seeing in manuscripts.

November Brown of @writesofnovember joins me for a lovely, productive chat!

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Captivating first lines and 3 types of hooks with fantasy editor Shay from Vine and Parchment!

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Practical tips for when you can’t seem to write anything half-decent (or even sit down to write at all).

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From 6AM starts to Mambo #5, I pieced together King’s routine from various interviews and tried it out. Parts of it worked great! Others not so much. I’ve documented it all for you.

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