<description>&lt;p&gt;The Iron Man by Ted Hughes is a children’s story. I’m not going to beat around the bush; my last book review was Metro 2034, a grim post-apocalyptic novel with many darker scenes and now I am reviewing a children’s book. Next week I will have a more mature book to review, but for now, I will give you my thoughts on a book that will take 30 minutes to read.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The book review: https://www.thepennedsleuth.com/blog/the-iron-man-by-ted-hughes-book-review&lt;/p&gt;
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The Iron Man by Ted Hughes is a children’s story. I’m not going to beat around the bush; my last book review was Metro 2034, a grim post-apocalyptic novel with many darker scenes and now I am reviewing a children’s book. Next week I will have a more mature book to review, but for now, I will give you my thoughts on a book that will take 30 minutes to read.
The book review: https://www.thepennedsleuth.com/blog/the-iron-man-by-ted-hughes-book-review

 The Iron Man by Ted Hughes - Book REVIEW

<description>&lt;p&gt;For this week’s writing thoughts I will be talking about a recurring theme in cyberpunk stories; natural vs synthetic humanity. It’s a classic story that goes back to the tale of Frankenstein and his monster. Having talked about the cyberpunk genre earlier this week, this topic sprung to mind and it’s a fun one to focus on!&lt;br&gt;
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Here are my thoughts!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The blog post: https://www.thepennedsleuth.com/blog/writing-thoughts-natural-vs-synthetic-humanity-in-cyberpunk-stories&lt;/p&gt;
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For this week’s writing thoughts I will be talking about a recurring theme in cyberpunk stories; natural vs synthetic humanity. It’s a classic story that goes back to the tale of Frankenstein and his monster. Having talked about the cyberpunk genre earlier this week, this topic sprung to mind and it’s a fun one to focus on! 
 
Here are my thoughts!
The blog post: https://www.thepennedsleuth.com/blog/writing-thoughts-natural-vs-synthetic-humanity-in-cyberpunk-stories

Writing Thoughts: Natural vs Synthetic Humanity in Cyberpunk Stories

<description>&lt;p&gt;Cyberpunk is a subgenre of science fiction, but like any genre with the word ‘punk’ in it, it focuses on the underworld society, the lowlife perspective in a dystopian future. Writing this genre requires a captivating story that highlights the issues in man’s desire for power at any cost and the slow decline of morality in society. It’s tense most of the time, shocking the rest, but captivating all the way through!&lt;br&gt;
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Here are some insights on cyberpunk stories and advice for writing your story!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Website: https://www.thepennedsleuth.com/&lt;/p&gt;
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Cyberpunk is a subgenre of science fiction, but like any genre with the word ‘punk’ in it, it focuses on the underworld society, the lowlife perspective in a dystopian future. Writing this genre requires a captivating story that highlights the issues in man’s desire for power at any cost and the slow decline of morality in society. It’s tense most of the time, shocking the rest, but captivating all the way through! 
 
Here are some insights on cyberpunk stories and advice for writing your story!
Website: https://www.thepennedsleuth.com/

Cyberpunk Insights for Writers: Tips for Writing Your Cyberpunk Story

<description>&lt;p&gt;I’ve been talking about some specific genres a lot lately, neglecting others, so let’s fix that. I am going to give you 10 tips that will help your writing no matter who you are and what genre you work with. These are tips I gather from my top articles and blog posts, the tips that will help anyone ready to try them out.&lt;br&gt;
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Let’s get started!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;https://www.thepennedsleuth.com/blog/my-top-10-tips-for-writing-anything-inspiration-productivity-and-improving&lt;/p&gt;
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I’ve been talking about some specific genres a lot lately, neglecting others, so let’s fix that. I am going to give you 10 tips that will help your writing no matter who you are and what genre you work with. These are tips I gather from my top articles and blog posts, the tips that will help anyone ready to try them out. 
 
Let’s get started!
https://www.thepennedsleuth.com/blog/my-top-10-tips-for-writing-anything-inspiration-productivity-and-improving

My Top 10 Tips for Writing Anything | Inspiration, Productivity and Improving

<description>&lt;p&gt;One can’t sum up fantasy with world types and magical systems; there is a lot more to talk about. In this second part, we will be discussing creatures, races, deities, world structures and plot types. I go through some of the best methods for writing these fantasy elements, as well as different examples and which ones suit your story best.&lt;br&gt;
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With that said, let’s begin!&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Your FREE Course: https://matthewdewey.newzenler.com/courses/writing-a-better-main-character&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Writer's Workshop: https://www.thepennedsleuth.com/writers-workshop.html&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;My Website: https://www.thepennedsleuth.com/&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Article: https://www.thepennedsleuth.com/blog/the-fantasy-story-writing-toolkit-tips-and-ideas-part-2&lt;/p&gt;
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One can’t sum up fantasy with world types and magical systems; there is a lot more to talk about. In this second part, we will be discussing creatures, races, deities, world structures and plot types. I go through some of the best methods for writing these fantasy elements, as well as different examples and which ones suit your story best. 
 
With that said, let’s begin!
 
Your FREE Course: https://matthewdewey.newzenler.com/courses/writing-a-better-main-character
The Writer's Workshop: https://www.thepennedsleuth.com/writers-workshop.html
My Website: https://www.thepennedsleuth.com/
Article: https://www.thepennedsleuth.com/blog/the-fantasy-story-writing-toolkit-tips-and-ideas-part-2

The Fantasy-Story Writing Toolkit: Tips and Ideas - Part 2

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