writing
10 Things to Do Before Writing a Story
There’s no perfect guide to writing a story, but we've compiled 10 things you can do to get off on a great start. Develop a new idea, consider your genre, and world-building. You got this!
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Choosing a color palette for your OCs!
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How to name your OC!
Coming up with names can be hard! So we wrote this guide to help you brainstorm the perfect name for your OC while character-building.
creative
Backstory Building Questions for Your OCs
This guide helps you develop your character's backstory from day one. Includes a fun backstory randomizer you can use for free!
storytelling
5 Examples of Effective Story Twists
Twists can elevate or wreck your story. Twists are trying to surprise the audience, and the audience likes to feel smart. Readers like to feel a step ahead, so if you are you to try to pull one over on them, it has to be clever and fun.
storytelling
How to Write a Compelling Monster
How do you write a great monster story and stand out from the crowd? We dive into your origin story, the meaning, and impact of your scary creations.
changelog
Chagelog: OC Name Generator
Have you ever wanted to create a new OC, but you lacked the inspiration? Have you had an amazing design for an OC, but you couldn't think of a name? This release is for you!
storytelling
Ways to End a Story
Endings are always hard. This guide can walk you through how to resolve the story, add a twist, and finish your character development. You are so close! You got this.
roleplay
Roleplaying Etiquette
Maybe you’re new to roleplay or you just want to brush up on your skills. Either way, give this a read if you want to know the do's and don’ts of roleplay! (Roleplay is often shortened to ‘RP’, which you’ll see in this article.) 1.
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World Building Using Genres
“Okay, I know what world building is, but what do genres have to do with anything?” Well, let’s start by defining what a genre is! If you listen to music or read a lot of novels, you’ll probably already know that songs and books are categorized by genre.
storytelling
Ways to Start a Story
Starting a story is hard. Let this guide make it easier with opening lines, questions, and ideas that will destroy writer's block. Real examples of the best cold opens.
changelog
Changelog: Unvale clickable links and markdown support
I am super excited to share this release with you, because it's a fun one with a lot of new functionality, including markdown support!