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Why so many LitRPG protagonists feel boring, and what to do about it
There's a craft problem most LitRPG writers stumble into without realizing it. Here's why the boring-protagonist trope keeps happening, and how to earn it.
Jacob TamMay 12, 2026Fantasy stereotypes aren't the problem. Shallow worldbuilding is.
The 'avoid fantasy stereotypes' advice that gets handed to new fantasy writers is mostly wrong. Here's what the real problem is and what to do about it.
Jacob TamMay 12, 2026Stat blocks in your LitRPG: when they work, when they don't, and what to do about it
Stat blocks are the most argued-about element in LitRPG. Here's when they earn their space on the page and when they break the story.
Jacob TamMay 12, 2026How Cashouts Work
Learn how authors earn money on IlorisNovel — from reader coins to direct bank payouts via Stripe.
The IlorisNovel teamMay 10, 2026