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Latest Blog Posts

How to Explore the Dark Mind in Psychological Thriller Characters.
Jess E. Cope
May 27, 2025
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How to Build Complex Characters in Dark Fantasy and Horror Fiction.
Jess E. Cope
May 26, 2025
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How to Build a Dystopian World for Your Cyberpunk Novel.
Jess E. Cope
May 25, 2025
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New to Mystery Writing? Here’s How to Begin with Confidence.
Jess E. Cope
May 24, 2025
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Writing Paranormal Fantasy That Feels New, Exciting, and Authentic.
Jess E. Cope
May 23, 2025
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Writing Romance in a Supernatural World: How to Make It Work
Jess E. Cope
May 22, 2025
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Writing Prompts

30 Locked-Room Mystery Prompts for Writers Who Love a Challenge
Jess E. Cope
March 23, 2025
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30 Fantasy Quest Prompts for Writers Who Love Heroic Adventures
Jess E. Cope
March 22, 2025
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30 Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Prompts for Thrilling Survival Stories
Jess E. Cope
March 21, 2025
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20 Friends-to-Lovers Writing Prompts to Explore Love and Friendship
Jess E. Cope
March 20, 2025
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20 YA Fantasy Writing Prompts to Challenge Your Imagination
Jess E. Cope
December 27, 2024
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From Mystery to Murder: 20 Thriller Writing Prompts You’ll Love
Jess E. Cope
December 27, 2024
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Oldest To Newest Posts

How to Write Horror Fiction: Tips for Crafting True Terror.
Jess E. Cope
September 22, 2024
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How to Write Psychological Horror That Manipulates the Mind
Jess E. Cope
October 1, 2024
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Unlock Fear: 20 Psychological Horror Prompts to Unravel the Mind
Jess E. Cope
November 6, 2024
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How to Craft Realistic Romantic Relationships That Readers Will Love
Jess E. Cope
November 8, 2024
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Crafting Romantic Tension: The Art of a Slow-Burn Love Story
Jess E. Cope
November 8, 2024
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20 Slow-Burn Romance Prompts to Create an Epic Love Story
Jess E. Cope
November 8, 2024
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