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A Complete Guide to Crafting Unique Fantasy and Sci-Fi Cultures

Have you ever noticed that many fantasy and sci-fi cultures all sound pretty much the same? Don't make the same mistake. Here's what you need to know about crafting compelling and diverse fictional cultures.

The Best Free Novel-Writing Software

If you think a fancy novel-writing app costs too much money, you're in luck. We've got four awesome programs for authors that are totally free!

How to Write Authentic Settings for Your Novel

"Someone did something somewhere." That's every story at its most basic. The "somewhere" is setting, but "somewhere" isn't especially vivid. Here's how to make your settings feel detailed, interesting, and authentic.

What's in a Blurb? How to Write the Perfect Book Description

It can feel overwhelming to capture the essence of your book in a short description, but it's important your blurb fits your genre. Here are some things to keep in mind based on an analysis of the top-selling books in multiple genres.

Action Beats: The Author's Multi-Tool

Action beats are often used in lieu of dialogue tags to show body language and to denote who is talking. But action beats are also useful for showing characterization, setting, and even world-building!

How to Build Worlds like J.R.R. Tolkien

When you build another world, you’re responsible for creating everything from the flora and fauna surviving in this new universe to a variety of species, including man, who inhabit your world. Here's how to do it.

How to Create New Species for Your Fantasy Novel

Want to create fictional races or species in your book? Writer Kathy Edens has the tips you need. In this article, she'll offer her advice on the best ways to do it.

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ProWritingAid in the Classroom

A Complete Guide to Crafting Unique Fantasy and Sci-Fi Cultures

The Best Free Novel-Writing Software

How to Write Authentic Settings for Your Novel

What's in a Blurb? How to Write the Perfect Book Description

Action Beats: The Author's Multi-Tool

How to Build Worlds like J.R.R. Tolkien

How to Create New Species for Your Fantasy Novel

Grammar Guide

You're Currently Browsing:

Articles about Sci Fi

The Writing Process

Blogging and Content Writing

Grammar Rules

Business Writing

Writing Apps

How to Use ProWritingAid

ProWritingAid in the Classroom

A Complete Guide to Crafting Unique Fantasy and Sci-Fi Cultures

The Best Free Novel-Writing Software

How to Write Authentic Settings for Your Novel

What's in a Blurb? How to Write the Perfect Book Description

Action Beats: The Author's Multi-Tool

How to Build Worlds like J.R.R. Tolkien

How to Create New Species for Your Fantasy Novel

Grammar Guide

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