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The 45 Best Book Covers of 2020 — Feast Your Eyes!

Dec 09, 2020 – Book Design

To cap this eventful year, we've put together a list of the best book covers of 2020. There's something for everyone, from fiction to non-fiction! Read more →

BookBub Reviews: Are They Worth It?

Dec 04, 2020

This guide to BookBub reviews explains what they look like, where they can be found, and how they compare to the reviews on retailer sites. Read more →

How to Write a Mystery: The 6 Secret Steps Revealed

Dec 02, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft

A clever trail of clues is thrilling to read and even more fun to pen, so why not learn how to write a mystery of your own? We'll show you how. Read more →

60 Gifts for Writers That Your Creative Friends Will Love

Dec 01, 2020 – Understanding Publishing

Left your shopping to the last minute? Quick, pop on here and get something great gifts for writers in your life. Read more →

The Best Book Writing Software of 2024: Scrivener, yWriter, and More

Nov 30, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft

Find the right book writing software for your needs. Features quick reviews of Scrivener, yWriter, and the Reedsy Book Editor. Read more →

70 Interesting Character Flaws to Use In Your Story

Nov 20, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft

Character flaws turn your ideas into three-dimensional people. Check out these 70 fascinating flaws to use in your own stories! Read more →

Character Questionnaires: 100+ Revealing Character Questions

Nov 18, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft

Put your character in the hot seat with over 100 juicy character development questions from Reedsy's Character Questionnaires. Read more →

What is a Chapbook? (And Should You Publish One?)

Nov 12, 2020 – Understanding Publishing

Read our comprehensive guide to find out what a chapbook is, whether it’s the right step for you, and how you might go about making your own. Read more →

Creative Writing: 8 Fun Ways to Get Started

Nov 04, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft

8 fun exercise ideas to help you get started with creative writing today. Read more →

What Is the Setting of a Story? How to Write 3 Types of Settings

Oct 16, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft

The best story settings come to vivid life in their readers' minds. Learn all about the setting of a story and how to write it in this guide! Read more →

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