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Changelog

Slima MCP Server is live — read and write your books from Claude, Cursor, and Claude Code

Slima's Model Context Protocol server is live. Claude.ai, Cursor, Claude Code, Gemini CLI — any MCP client can read and write...

Changelog · January 30, 2026 · 4 min read
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What Do Novelists Actually Need from Writing Tools?

Word processors have evolved for thirty years, yet they still fail at the core problems of novel writing. This article breaks...

Academy · January 26, 2026 · 12 min read
Academy

Fixing AI's "Mediocrity Problem": Turning Mechanical Text Into Your Voice

AI-generated text always too safe, too generic? This article breaks down why AI output tends toward mediocrity and gives you...

Academy · January 26, 2026 · 10 min read
Academy

Why Long Novels Need Dedicated Writing Tools

Writing in Word and asking ChatGPT questions -- what is wrong with this workflow? Once your novel exceeds 100,000 words, the...

Academy · January 26, 2026 · 8 min read
Academy

Perfectionism Is the Enemy of Creativity: How to Allow Yourself to Write "Shitty First Drafts"

Perfectionism isn't high standards — it's fear in disguise. Learn why your brain can't create and critique at the same time,...

Academy · January 26, 2026 · 9 min read
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Saving the Saggy Middle: Diagnosis and Prescriptions

Is your novel's middle losing readers? Diagnose the three main causes of the "Saggy Middle" and apply concrete fixes —...

Academy · January 26, 2026 · 11 min read
Academy

10 Golden Rules of Dialogue Writing: Making Characters Speak

Dialogue rules distilled from years of writing craft discussions: how to make dialogue realistic yet refined, how to create...

Academy · January 26, 2026 · 10 min read
Academy

Bringing Characters to Life: 5 Steps to Rescue Flat Characters

Your characters are forgettable? This article breaks down the four causes of flat characters and gives you a five-step rescue...

Academy · January 26, 2026 · 12 min read
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Imposter Syndrome: The Writer's Universal Disease and Its Antidote

Why did Maya Angelou still feel like a fraud after 11 books? Exploring why writers are uniquely vulnerable to imposter...

Academy · January 26, 2026 · 8 min read
Academy

Why You Can't Finish Your Novel: The 30% Trap, Perfectionism, and Breaking the Cycle

How many unfinished folders are on your computer? This article examines the 30% Trap, the lie of perfectionism, and the "no...

Academy · January 26, 2026 · 9 min read
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Plot Hole Detection and Repair: Find Them Before Your Readers Do

Plot holes kill reader trust. Learn why authors can't see their own holes, how to systematically detect them, and how to use AI...

Academy · January 26, 2026 · 10 min read
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Show Don't Tell: A Practical Guide with 12 Before/After Examples

"Show don't tell" is the most quoted yet least explained writing principle. This guide uses concrete before/after examples to...

Academy · January 26, 2026 · 13 min read
Academy

The Complete Guide to Writer's Block: 20 Proven Methods to Break Through

Writer's block isn't your problem—it's something every serious writer faces. This guide covers 20 proven breakthrough methods...

Academy · January 26, 2026 · 14 min read
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Hemingway's Iceberg Theory

Learn Hemingway's Iceberg Theory: the art of omission, show don't tell, and how to cut down to the essence. Practice "know a...

Academy · January 26, 2026 · 13 min read
Academy

Brandon Sanderson's Productivity Secrets

How Sanderson manages multiple projects, builds detailed outlines, and maintains massive output. Systems beat talent every time.

Academy · January 26, 2026 · 8 min read
Academy

Haruki Murakami's Marathon Writing

Learn how Murakami's 40-year routine works: 4 AM wake-ups, 5 hours of writing, daily running. Build your own long-term writing...

Academy · January 26, 2026 · 7 min read
Academy

How to Write a Light Novel: Character Tags and Dialogue Rhythm

Light novels live on character tags readers remember instantly and dialogue that carries whole chapters. Here is how to design...

Academy · January 26, 2026 · 12 min read
Academy

Science Fiction Writing Guide—Technology and Humanity

Learn the core questions of sci-fi writing, three-layer worldbuilding, and the hardness spectrum. Manage complex tech settings...

Academy · January 26, 2026 · 13 min read
Academy

Romance Writing Guide—Emotional Beats

Master the emotional beats of romance writing: from meeting to union, track dual-perspective arcs, and avoid four fatal traps...

Academy · January 26, 2026 · 12 min read
Academy

Fair-Play Mystery Rules: How to Hide a Clue in Plain Sight

The fair-play contract says the reader must be able to solve it. This is the three-layer clue design that keeps a mystery...

Academy · January 26, 2026 · 12 min read

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