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Series Writing Guides

Crafting the Shadows

Behind every supernatural encounter and dark investigation in the Black Eyes and Broken Souls series lies a carefully constructed framework. This collection of writing guides, structural templates, and style references ensures consistency across the narrative landscape while allowing room for each story to evolve organically.

Essential References

These documents serve as the architectural blueprints for the series, containing vital information on everything from chapter pacing to the specific rules governing supernatural elements. Whether you're revisiting the series bible to confirm how shadow mechanics function or checking character voice guides to maintain authentic dialogue, these resources preserve the integrity of the world while supporting creative exploration.

Technical Framework

  • Novel Structure & Pacing Guide: Detailed breakdowns of chapter rhythm, word count targets, and the balance between action, character development, and plot advancement
  • Style Conventions: Guidelines for consistently rendering supernatural phenomena, demonic dialogue, and realm descriptions
  • Worldbuilding Rules: Established parameters for how the supernatural functions, ensuring that magical elements remain logically consistent throughout the series
  • Character Voice References: Distinctive speech patterns, vocabulary, and thought processes for major characters

Creative Support

These guides aren't meant to constrain creativity but to channel it effectively. By establishing clear boundaries for how the supernatural operates, they actually create space for deeper exploration within those consistent rules. The structure provides a reliable skeleton upon which to build increasingly complex narratives as the series progresses.

Note: These technical resources are regularly updated as the series evolves to incorporate new developments while maintaining internal consistency.