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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

This course explores the transformative power of honest storytelling through Ryan Gattis’s TEDx talk, “Pain & Art: Write What You Honestly Know.”

 

Drawing from his personal experiences and years of immersive research, particularly with former gang members in South Los Angeles, Gattis makes a compelling case for writing that emerges from lived truth.

 

Through his five essentials of immersive storytelling, he challenges writers to confront their own pain, harness it authentically, and connect with readers on a deeply human level.

 

Ryan Gattis is a novelist and educator whose acclaimed works, including "All Involved", "Safe", and "The System", are known for their emotional intensity and grounded realism. His writing has earned international recognition, including the American Library Association’s Alex Award and the Lire Award for Noir of the Year in France.

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".