When no other defining characteristics make the FMC compelling or likable, the self-sacrifice trope reinforces the idea that a "good woman" sacrifices her identity, safety, and autonomy for the benefit of others. Not because she is making an active choice that will result in personal growth or heroism, but because that’s simply who she is—sacrificing is her default.

Just like the name suggests, ARCs are copies of a book, printed or digital, sent to readers so they can read and review the novel before it’s published. Why is this so important? Because the reviews ARC readers write provide social proof and advice to the reading public so that when the book officially launches, there are already helpful reviews to let them know whether a book is right for them before they purchase.

Readers don’t require the laws of the real world, like gravity, to exist in fantasy stories to believe in them; they simply need the laws created to be consistent and, crucially, for the characters who exist within that world to believe in them too.

AI has made great strides in generating natural-sounding language and even creating poetry and short stories. In fact, some AI systems have already been used to co-author books and articles. However, these AI-generated works are often formulaic and lack the depth and complexity of truly creative writing.