One Scriba

One Scriba Magazine

Articles, insights, and deep dives from the world of creative writing.

Writing authentic dialogue

Writing techniques
30 October 2025

Great dialogue blends rhythm, truth, and tension. It always springs from the character and their inner conflict.

The craft of revision

Editing
15 September 2025

Quick tips to improve your structure and clarity before you ship your work.

Building memorable characters

Character design
2 August 2025

Practical techniques to give depth and consistency to the protagonists driving your stories.

Finding your narrative voice

Style
21 July 2025

How to discover and sustain a distinctive voice that speaks directly to your reader.

Plot and structure

Story craft
10 June 2025

Simple frameworks that help you build a solid plot without sacrificing surprise.

Setting and worldbuilding

Worldbuilding
28 May 2025

Create believable settings that reinforce your narrative and its central conflict.

Techniques for a strong opening

Opening lines
14 April 2025

Your opening is a promise to the reader: tips to hook them without giving everything away.

Dialogue vs. monologue

Techniques
1 March 2025

When to rely on dialogue and when to hand the stage to the narrator: pros and cons.

Rapid editing

Workflow
8 February 2025

A quick checklist to polish your text before publishing.