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Dystopian Story Tropes: How to Innovate and Not Imitate

Dystopian Story Tropes: How to Innovate and Not Imitate

by Funny Face | Aug 30, 2026 | World Building

Dystopian fiction has a lot of familiar story elements. Controlling governments. Divided societies. Surveillance. Forbidden relationships to name a few. If you read or write dystopian fiction, you’ve probably seen all of these before, and that’s not necessarily a...
Hero’s Journey Characters: A Simple Guide to the 8 Story Roles

Hero’s Journey Characters: A Simple Guide to the 8 Story Roles

by Funny Face | Jun 28, 2026 | Character Development

When writers talk about the Hero’s Journey, we usually talk about the plot first. ♥ The call to adventure♥ The mentor♥ The tests♥ The big ordeal♥ The return home And yeah, those plot points are important because they give the journey its structure. But the Hero’s...
The 12 Jungian Archetypes: A Writer’s Guide to Deeper Characters

The 12 Jungian Archetypes: A Writer’s Guide to Deeper Characters

by Funny Face | Jun 21, 2026 | Character Development

Have you ever looked at one of your characters and thought:Something is missing… but I have no idea what it is. They have a name.They have a backstory. Maybe they even have a tragic childhood, a signature jacket, and a very specific coffee order. Even so, they feel a...
The Seven-Point Story Structure Explained

The Seven-Point Story Structure Explained

by Funny Face | Mar 8, 2026 | Plotting & Brainstorming

Have you ever had a story idea that feels so exciting—like you can see the setting, the main character, maybe even the cover… …but when you try to turn it into an actual plot, your brain goes: Now what happens… exactly? Like… in the middle? And then… how do I end it...
Using Italics in Writing: The Rules You Need To Know

Using Italics in Writing: The Rules You Need To Know

by Funny Face | Nov 30, 2025 | Formatting Tips

If you’ve ever read a book or article and noticed some words leaning a little to the right, you’ve met italics. But when should you use italics? And how do you use them without going overboard? This post breaks it all down in simple language. We’ll start with a quick...
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