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Fiction Writing

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Futuristic AI interface visualizing complex story maps and branching narratives, representing Pocket FM's Sherpa AI for fiction writing.
Creators

Pocket FM launches Sherpa AI for long-form fiction writing

Pocket FM's new Sherpa AI platform has contributed to its annualised content production growing an astonishing 75 times to over 2.

Tara Collins·September 19, 2026
Beating Shallow Coming-of-Age Tropes: The Mike Bassett Playbook for Literary Fiction Readers
Media Industry

Beating Shallow Coming-of-Age Tropes: The Mike Bassett Playbook for Literary Fiction Readers

The coming-of-age story is a foundational pillar of literature, yet many modern entries fall into predictable patterns, leaving discerning readers unsatisfied. For those who seek narratives with genuine emotional depth, …

Sponsored by Mike Bassett·August 31, 2026
Close-up of a reader's finger about to click 'next page' on an e-reader, symbolizing engagement with a captivating story.
Books

What Is Show, Don't Tell Storytelling and Why Does It Matter?

A reader's finger hovers over the 'next page' button, poised to click away.

Amelia Frost·May 27, 2026
A writer intensely focused at a desk with scattered manuscript pages, symbolizing the creative process and the pursuit of publication.
Books

What is 'Show, Don't Tell' in Writing and Why Does it Matter?

Mastering the art of showing is vital for writing to be noticed by an agent or publisher, according to Jerry Jenkins .

Amelia Frost·May 4, 2026