What do the Marvel Cinemaic Universe and Game of Thrones have in common? Anti villains. Learn exactly what an anti villain is here — with lots of examples!
We cover the basics of repetition, including a clear definition and over 25 repetition examples in literature. Don't forget to try out the repetition quiz!
Of all the literary devices that writers use to bring their stories to life, a metaphor remains one of the most popular. The act of comparing one thing to another may sound simple, but it's proved popular over the centuries, as authors, poets, songwriters and everyday people wield it to explain something in non-literal terms. ... read more »
Line editing can transform your book, taking your prose to the next level. Learn exactly what line editors do, and how to edit your own book in this guide.
A starving writer stands in front of a mailbox, clutching a hefty brown envelope addressed to a publishing company. They say a prayer, push their manuscript in, and begin the long wait for a reply that could make or break their career. It's a romantic image, but most major publishers don't actually accept "unsolicited manuscripts" ... read more »
“Dialogue tags” is one of those writerly terms that sounds more complicated than it actually is. You’ve almost certainly used these tags, which include other words for "said," in your writing at some point, even if you didn't realize it consciously! But that’s the trouble with these funny little phrases: how can you use them ... read more »
So you’ve finally gotten to the last page of your draft and have just typed, “The End.” Congratulations! Is it time to pop open the champagne? Not quite. Authors who have successfully completed a draft now face an even more important task: the edit of the manuscript. If your first draft has taught you what ... read more »
When you look over the following sentences, can you identify the ones written in passive voice and the ones using active voice? The blog post was being published by Reedsy. Reedsy had published the blog post. The blog post is published by Reedsy. The blog post will be published by Reedsy. If you answered: “The ... read more »
No matter what your genre, learning how to write dialogue effectively is a vital part of any writer’s education. Poor dialogue can make readers put your book down in disgust — but great dialogue can transform your characters into truly believable people, and your readers into satisfied customers. Of course, the best kind of dialogue ... read more »
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