Epic Poem

Writing Prompt

Quite often in fantasy books the author will include a song / poem at the beginning or between chapters in order to set the scene / provide atmosphere, or even foreshadow things to come. Sometimes these songs or poems can be effective, and other times they can seem like just a bit of added fluff.…

Dialogue First

Writing Tips & Tricks

Setting the scene around your characters is always an important step in creating a story that comes alive for your readers. However, sometimes—especially during the beginning phases of your writing, the most important thing is to keep your imagination flowing steadily from one thing to the next. Often this means temporarily skipping over the details…