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Man vs. Self: The Ultimate Inner Conflict in Literature

Nov 04, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft

We’re diving into man vs. self, the ultimate storytelling conflict. We’ll explore examples from film and literature, and share a few writing tips to help you master this internal conflict in your own stories. Read more →

Man vs. Supernatural: The Most Imaginative Conflict in Literature

Nov 04, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft

From mutant spiders to demons, let's explore man vs. supernatural conflict in literature with some otherworldly examples from narrative. Read more →

Man vs. Man: The Most Popular Conflict in Literature

Nov 04, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft

We explore man vs. man conflict in writing, featuring literary examples and practical tips for incorporating it into your own stories. Read more →

Man vs. Fate: The Cosmic Battle for Control

Nov 04, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft

Sometimes, destiny seems to stand between a character and their goal. Let’s dive into the classic man vs. fate conflict in literature, with some compelling examples from well-known narratives. Read more →

Why You Should Write More Than One Picture Book (+ Children’s Book Ideas)

Nov 01, 2024 – Understanding Publishing

To break into the market as a professional picture book author, having just one book idea isn’t enough. Here’s why. Read more →

Win $100 Towards an Editor: Our Prize for NaNoWriMo Winners

Oct 28, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft, Reedsy News

Find out how to win 100USD in credit when you write your NaNoWriMo novel in Reedsy Studio. Read more →

Romantasy: The Hottest New Trend in Fiction, Explained

Oct 18, 2024 – Understanding Publishing

Everything you need to know about the viral publishing trend that everyone’s talking about, complete with tips on how to write it and examples from popular contemporary literature. Read more →

100+ Character Ideas (and How to Come Up With Your Own)

Aug 23, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft

Character creation can be challenging. To help spark your creativity, here’s a list of 100+ character ideas, along with tips on how to come up with your own. Read more →

How to Introduce a Character: 8 Tips To Hook Readers In

Aug 16, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft

Introducing characters is an art, and these eight tips and examples will help you master it. Read more →

How to Make a Cinematic Book Trailer (with Examples)

Jul 08, 2024 – Book Marketing

Book trailers can be a fun and effective way to promote your book. Learn how to craft one from scratch by following these 7 steps. Read more →

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