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Latest Blog Posts

What Makes a Great YA Hero? Writing Protagonists That Resonate
Jess E. Cope
May 21, 2025
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How to Build Psychological Tension Through Mind Games in Thrillers.
Jess E. Cope
May 20, 2025
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Jump Scare Techniques for Horror Writers: How to Time It Right
Jess E. Cope
May 19, 2025
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How to Write Friendship-Driven YA Stories That Readers Love
Jess E. Cope
April 24, 2025
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YA Fiction World-Building: How to Make Your Setting Stand Out
Jess E. Cope
April 23, 2025
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How to Make Every Scene Count in a High-Stakes Thriller
Jess E. Cope
April 22, 2025
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Writing Prompts

20 Writing Prompts to Unlock Your Best Cozy Mystery Yet
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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Unlock Fear: 20 Psychological Horror Prompts to Unravel the Mind
Jess E. Cope
November 6, 2024
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20 Hard Sci-Fi Prompts to Explore New Scientific Concepts
Jess E. Cope
September 17, 2024
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20 Epic High Fantasy Prompts for Writing Your Next Bestseller
Jess E. Cope
September 4, 2024
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Oldest To Newest Posts

Crafting an Engaging Detective: Secrets to the Perfect Sleuth
Jess E. Cope
November 8, 2024
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How to Write Cozy Mysteries with Light Suspense and Heart
Jess E. Cope
November 8, 2024
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20 Writing Prompts to Unlock Your Best Cozy Mystery Yet
Jess E. Cope
November 8, 2024
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How to Write Suspenseful Stories That Leave Readers Wanting More
Jess E. Cope
December 27, 2024
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Thrilling Yet Thoughtful: How to Perfectly Pace Your Thriller
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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