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Writing Tropes

87 Gothic Horror Tropes

87 Gothic Horror Tropes

Posted on April 9, 2025July 2, 2025 by Richard

Explore 87 essential Gothic Horror tropes—haunted mansions, forbidden knowledge, and psychological terror—in this comprehensive writer’s guide

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50 Captivating Time Travel Tropes to Inspire Your Next Story

50 Captivating Time Travel Tropes to Inspire Your Next Story

Posted on May 21, 2024 by Richard

50 Captivating Time Travel Tropes to Inspire Your Next Story : Time travel has long been a captivating concept in storytelling

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100 Common Tropes Found in Western Stories

100 Common Tropes Found in Western Stories

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Richard

Here are 100 common tropes found in Western stories: The Western genre has captivated audiences for over a century, transporting

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100 science fiction tropes

100 science fiction tropes

Posted on May 4, 2024March 21, 2025 by Richard

Here are 100 science fiction tropes: Science fiction is a genre that has captured the imagination of readers and viewers for generations #scifi #sciencefiction #writing #tropes

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50 Romance Writing Tropes

50 Romance Writing Tropes

Posted on May 3, 2024May 3, 2024 by Richard

50 Romance Writing Tropes: Romance is a beloved genre that has captivated readers for centuries, and at the heart of every

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100 Mystery Writing Tropes

100 Mystery Writing Tropes

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Richard

100 mystery writing tropes: Do you want to write an intriguing, page-turning mystery that keeps readers guessing?

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100 Horror Story Tropes

100 Horror Story Tropes

Posted on December 30, 2023 by Richard

100 Horror Story Tropes: From demonic dolls to sinister scarecrows, this comprehensive list spans the spooky staples which have dominated

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Horror Story Tropes

100 Horror Story Tropes

Posted on December 27, 2023December 27, 2023 by Richard

100 Horror Story Tropes: From demonic dolls to sinister scarecrows, this comprehensive list spans the spooky staples which have dominated

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50 Fantasy Tropes

50 Fantasy Tropes used in Fiction

Posted on December 20, 2023December 27, 2023 by Richard

Here are 50 Fantasy Tropes used in Fiction: Fantasy fiction allows authors to build magical worlds limited only by imagination.

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45 Christmas Tropes

45 Christmas Tropes found in story

Posted on December 18, 2023December 27, 2023 by Richard

Here are 45 Christmas Tropes found in story. When the first flakes begin to fall, and pine-scented fires crackle

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After navigating some family health challenges over the past few months, I’m back to publishing regularly. I hope to return to a full schedule soon, but I appreciate your patience as I rebuild momentum. Thank you for sticking with Every Writer – your support means everything.

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