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Character and Culture: Using Culture for Characterisation

When it comes to characterisation and successfully crafting compelling characters, culture is often woefully overlooked in modern narratives. Character and culture are two distinct but interwoven traits of a story that rely on one another to produce a cohesive and engaging story. All the best storytellers understand that without culture, you don’t have characters, and […]

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Sci Fi Words: A List of 450+ Creative Words for Sci Fi Writers

Science fiction, or “sci-fi” as it’s fondly known, has captivated readers for over a century. From the pioneering works of H.G. Wells to the contemporary musings of Iain M. Banks, one element remains constant: the imagination-igniting power of well-crafted sci fi words. Whether it’s describing funky new tech or bizarre societal norms, these novel words

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