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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

Most writing programs separate technical manuals from imaginative fiction, treating one as “just the facts” and the other as pure flights of fancy.

 

Yet the habits you sharpened tightening a spec sheet or formal essay (audience awareness, clarity & precision, logical structure, and rock‑solid research) are the very ones that can make a story exceptional.

 

This course shows you how to redirect those instincts toward narrative "sparkle" while shedding the quirks that can hold a tale back.

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".