Jennifer Hilt

Jennifer Hilt is a USA Today Bestselling author of The Trope Thesaurus series. She writes under four pen names, created The Undead Detective trilogy, and teaches story development. jenniferhilt.com.

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Mastering the Enemies-to-Lovers Magic in Fantasy Romance: Secrets from 'Fourth Wing'

The enemies-to-lovers trope has a special place in Fantasy Romance, offering writers a rich framework through which to explore character growth, tension, and emotional depth. This trope brings together two characters from opposing sides, often because of conflicting goals, loyalties, or even magical differences. But what makes this trope such...

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Final Girl Trope: Boost Reader Engagement in Horror

The Fascination with the ‘Final Girl’ in Horror As writers, we often walk a fine line between tropes and clichés. Sure, tropes may echo other books in the genre or feel predictable as you read them—but as Jennifer Hilt, author of the Trope Thesaurus series, writes, “a skillful application...