What is a Foil Character and What Role Do They Play? (With Examples)
Sep 01, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
What is a foil character and what do they add to a story? Here, we go through their main functions with examples from film and literature. Read more →
Rising Action: Where the Story Really Happens (With Examples)
Sep 01, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Ever wondered what goes on behind the core of every story? Here we will give you an in-depth tour of the beating engine at the heart of all your favorite tales: rising action. Read more →
Book Printing Services: Which One Is Right for You?
Aug 16, 2021 – Understanding Publishing
Find the book printing service that best suits your needs with Reedsy's guide to offset, volume, and on demand printing. Read more →
Amazon Editorial Reviews: An Indie Author’s Secret Weapon
Aug 11, 2021 – Book Marketing
In this post, we’ll explain why Amazon editorial reviews are such a big deal, how to get them in time for your launch, and how to display them for the biggest impact. Read more →
Audiobooks: Your Guide to the Fastest Growing Format
Aug 03, 2021 – Understanding Publishing
This post will provide a brief introduction to the audiobook format, and explain why authors and readers are catching the audiobook bug. Read more →
An Ode to Independent Bookshops: Lessons from the Road
Jun 28, 2021 – Book Marketing
How can independent bookstores and self-published authors support each other? Hear about a Reedsy author's book tour. Read more →
Book Templates: An Author’s Best Friend or Secret Saboteur?
Jun 11, 2021 – Book Design
Discover five of the best book template resources that indie authors can use — and learn why using them isn't always the greatest idea. Read more →
ProWritingAid: Grammarly for Serious Writers? (+ Discount Code)
Jun 11, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
What does ProWritingAid offer and how does it compare to Grammarly? Find out in this comprehensive review and get 20% off a subscription. Read more →
Internal vs External Conflict: How Conflict Drives a Story
Jun 07, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
A look at the two broad categories into which all types of literary conflict belong - internal conflict and external conflict - and how they can drive a story forward. Read more →
Grammarly Alternatives: 19 Grammar Tools for Any Budget
Jun 07, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Want to eradicate all writing mistakes but you're not sure about Grammarly? Here are 18 alternative spelling and grammar tools you might want to see! Read more →
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