Writing epics isn’t just about stretching a story over a few hundred pages; it’s about crafting an epic. And while “epic” in storytelling calls to mind sprawling tales of heroes, conflicts, and worlds that feel as real as our own, it has another meaning in the world of Agile project...

Let’s face it: the world can feel a little cold sometimes. But you, dear writer, have the power to sprinkle a little warmth into people’s lives through cozy romance stories. Imagine this: a small-town bakery, the scent of cinnamon rolls in the air, and two characters accidentally bumping into each...

Writing dialogue is like hosting a party where your characters are the guests. Some are the life of the party, cracking jokes and commanding attention, while others hang back, quietly sipping their drink, offering the occasional one-liner. Great dialogue isn’t just about what characters say—it’s about how they say it,...

Why do we keep coming back to fairy tales? Is it the magic? The drama? Or maybe it’s the wicked satisfaction of seeing villains get what’s coming to them (or not, if you’re feeling generous). Whatever the reason, these stories have enchanted us for centuries, proving that a glass slipper,...

Ah, the narrator—your story’s tour guide, gatekeeper of secrets, and occasionally, the mischievous prankster who flips the map upside down. Choosing between a reliable and unreliable narrator is a bit like choosing a travel companion. Do you want someone who hands you a clear itinerary? Or someone who makes you...

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...

Have you ever read a story so vivid you could practically smell the freshly brewed coffee, taste the buttery croissant, or feel the rain-soaked cobblestones beneath your feet? That’s the power of sensory detail—when words don’t just paint a picture, but activate all five senses, pulling readers fully into the...

You just powered through 20 pages of detailed narrative, vivid characters, or packed nonfiction—and now you’re asked to distill it into just a few lines. Seriously? How are you supposed to summarize a whole chapter without leaving out the good stuff? Learning how to write a chapter summary might feel...

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...