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At Kitsune’s Inkwell, we believe that every writer has the power to craft unforgettable stories.

 

Inspired by the mythical nine-tailed fox, our learning hub is built around the Nine Tails of Good Tales – our essential elements of great storytelling.

 

We have created earning content that is geared towards helping you improve yourself as a writer.  All courses, unless otherwise specified, do not require a login to access and is completely free of charge.  Simply select "Access as a guest".

Latest Learning

A course from the Authors Publish Lecture Series.

 

John Claude Bemis is an author and educator whose books have been published by Penguin Random House and Disney/Hyperion. A former award-winning elementary school teacher, John discovered his passion for writing through his love of sharing stories with students. Today, he visits schools as a guest author, inspiring young readers and writers across the country. He lives in Hillsborough, North Carolina with his wife and daughter.

Articles

Writing Beginner

A website run by Christopher Kokoski with articles catered to the beginning writer.

How Do I Speed Up My Writing?

Article by Rebecca Schuman containing her advice on how to "pick up the pace and finish a manuscript".

2000 to 10000 Words a Day

Rachel Aaron/Bach describes how she improved her writing speed using her "Triangle of Writing Metrics".

The Gardener vs. The Architect

Alex Habib talks about two creative writing styles exemplified in his article by George R.R. Martin and J.K. Rowling.

The Partnership Between Reader and Writer

Article by Hilary Leichter on how emotionally moving stories are driven by the reader's experience.

Worldbuilding Basics

Hannah Yang goes over the key elements of developing good fictional settings.

How to Write Dialogue

Dialogue can be one of the most challenging things to write.  Bella Rose Pope's tips may help you improve!

6 Point Character Building Process

Article by Karen Rose sharing her six-point process "for building compelling characters".