Have you ever read a children’s book and thought, “Kids don’t talk like this in real life!”? It’s a common challenge for writers—capturing the authentic rhythm and feel of how people, especially kids, actually speak. Dialogue is the heart of storytelling, and in children’s books, it’s often the bridge that...

When it comes to thriller novels, nothing keeps readers turning pages—or frantically refreshing for the next book release—like a good cliffhanger. A perfectly crafted cliffhanger doesn’t just leave readers hanging; it wraps them around your little writerly finger, desperate to know what happens next. But what makes a cliffhanger truly...

They say there’s a fine line between love and hate—and nowhere is that line more tantalizing than in the “enemies to lovers” trope. For romance readers, there’s nothing quite like the thrill of watching two characters who initially can’t stand each other slowly (or grudgingly) fall head over heels. Think...

Have you ever found yourself worrying about a fictional character like they’re your real-life best friend? Maybe it’s Jo March’s fiery ambition or Elizabeth Bennet’s sharp wit, but sometimes these women feel more authentic than your actual brunch squad. That’s the magic of a well-crafted character—they live, breathe, and linger...

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...

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...