The Conquer Books Blog

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How to Start a Book

Wondering how to start a book? At Conquer Books, we’ve spent years perfecting the process in creating a new story. Let us show you how.

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Is Your Story Cliché?

How can you tell if your story has elements that have been worn dull with use? Here are a few tips for ensuring originality in your manuscript.

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Worldbuilding tips for Science Fiction Writers

You’re worldbuilding for your science fiction novel. It’s not fantasy, so you don’t build a magic system. You don’t create a new breed of dragons. There’s no medieval traditions to research. What do you do? Worldbuilding tips for our sci-fi

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Get Unstuck Creating Your Character

You’re probably here because you love great characters in great books. You know character development is important because you’ve spent decades as a reader rooting for, worshiping, and shipping your favorite characters. But now, you’re creating your own character and

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Writing a book?

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