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The first step to a marketable book is writing a strong story that enchants readers. Let's level up writing craft and creativity with the occasional dash of psychology.

Gina Kammer | Aug 23, 2025

Crack the code of story beats—use brain science to craft novels that grip readers and deliver powerful transformation.

Gina Kammer | Aug 14, 2025

Discover the 3 core elements your story needs before outlining—so your plot has purpose, emotion, and real reader impact.

Gina Kammer | Aug 14, 2025

Hook readers from the first line—avoid these 5 common SFF opening mistakes and keep your draft from stalling by chapter 3.

Gina Kammer | Apr 10, 2025

The denouement provides final explanations to remaining questions. It represents clarity and releases the buildup of tension from the ...

Gina Kammer | Apr 09, 2025

The climax tests the protagonist’s resolve coming out of her internal transformation and forces her to prove her conversion.

Gina Kammer | Apr 09, 2025

The worst possible disaster has struck, and now your protagonist is lying stunned, not believing she can possibly go on. Unless…

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