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Steampunk

Published on June 24, 2025 by Randall Wood

A comprehensive guide for indie authors looking to write a steampunk novel—complete with world-building tips, character development, and steampunk themes.

Full Guide: Steampunk
Superhero

Published on June 24, 2025 by Randall Wood

A comprehensive guide for indie authors looking to write a superhero novel—complete with character development tips, origin stories, and world-building for superpowered beings.

Full Guide: Superhero
Western

Published on June 24, 2025 by Randall Wood

A comprehensive guide for indie authors looking to write a western novel—complete with subgenre breakdowns, plot techniques, and character development tips.

Full Guide: Western
LitRPG

Published on June 24, 2025 by Randall Wood

A complete guide for indie authors writing LitRPG—covering game mechanics, character progression, structure, and the keys to immersive, addictive storytelling.

Full Guide: LitRPG
Romance

Published on June 24, 2025 by Randall Wood

A full guide for indie authors writing romance—covering emotional storytelling, character development, plot arcs, and what readers love most about falling in love.

Full Guide: Romance
Comedy & Humor

Published on June 24, 2025 by Randall Wood

A guide for indie authors writing comedy and humor—covering tone, structure, character-driven laughter, and the art of making fiction genuinely funny.

Full Guide: Comedy & Humor
Alternate History

Published on June 24, 2025 by Randall Wood

A complete guide for indie authors writing alternate history—covering divergence points, world-building, historical accuracy, character impact, and moral stakes.

Full Guide: Alternate History
Military Fiction

Published on June 24, 2025 by Randall Wood

A complete guide for indie authors writing military fiction—covering tactical accuracy, character development, mission structure, and themes of honor, conflict, and sacrifice.

Full Guide: Military Fiction
Cozy Mystery

Published on June 24, 2025 by Randall Wood

A full guide for indie authors writing cozy mysteries—covering puzzle structure, amateur sleuths, recurring characters, tone, tropes, and how to build a charming murder series.

Full Guide: Cozy Mystery

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