Choosing the right Point of View (POV) for your novel is like picking the perfect pair of shoes for a big event. Sure, you could show up to a gala in Crocs, but is that really the impression you want to leave? The same goes for POV: it’s the lens...

Ever read a story so vivid you could almost smell the freshly brewed coffee, taste the buttery croissant, or feel the rain-soaked cobblestones under your feet? That’s the magic of sensory detail—when words and phrases go beyond the page and straight into your senses. Without it, writing can feel as...

You just slogged through 20 pages of dense narrative, rich characters, or meticulously researched facts, and now someone’s asking you to condense it into two sentences. TWO SENTENCES. Is this some sort of literary hazing ritual? It can feel impossible to boil down the essence of an entire chapter into...

You’ve just spent months—maybe years—pouring your heart into your novel. The twists, the turns, the character arcs, the world-building—it’s all there, perfect and alive. Then someone drops the bomb: “Now summarize it in one page.” Cue the panic. How do you possibly condense your epic saga or intricate plot into...

Think of book structure as the skeleton of your narrative—the thing that keeps everything upright, functional, and not an amorphous blob of creative chaos. Sure, “winging it” might work for assembling a last-minute sandwich, but when it comes to crafting a story, a little organization can turn your tale from...

Let’s be honest, there’s something universally fascinating about creating alternate realities—whether it’s a sunlit utopia or a shadowy dystopia. As readers, we’re drawn to these worlds because they push the boundaries of our imagination, challenge our beliefs, and even prompt us to reexamine our society. According to the American Association...

Writing is like cooking: with the right ingredients, you can craft a dish so good it lingers in the memory. But serve it with bland seasoning (read: poor grammar and typos), and you might just leave your audience choking on confusion instead of inspiration. Wondering how to improve your writing...

Every great novel starts with a vague idea—or so they say. But if you want your moment, you’ll need more than wishful thinking. It’s detailed planning—those legendary notes on characters, plots, and subplots—that bring your novel to life. Planning your book doesn’t mean smothering your creativity; it means giving it...