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A curated library of literary devices — each backed by authentic examples from published authors — and an X-ray that breaks down any text, device by device, so you understand how writing actually works.

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Browse an A–Z library of 37 literary devices, each with a real example from published work and notes on what uses it well.

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Built on real published work — not AI-generated examples. Every device is illustrated with an authentic quote, so you learn the craft from writers who actually used it.

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See the craftinside any text.

Explore writing devices

X-ray any text

A writing device in your inbox, every week

See the craft
inside any text.