Welcome to the Reedsy Blog

A trusted place to learn how to successfully publish your book

Reedsy Logo

450+ Powerful Adjectives to Describe a Person (With Examples)

Jun 19, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft

Want a handy list to help you bring your characters to life? Discover words that describe physical attributes, dispositions, and emotions. Read more →

How to Format a Book in Google Docs in 7 Simple Steps

Jun 17, 2024 – Understanding Publishing

While there are much better alternatives, here's how you can format a book in Google's popular writing app. Read more →

How to Plot a Novel Like a NYT Bestselling Author

Jun 13, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft

Need to plot your novel? Follow these 7 steps from New York Times bestselling author Caroline Leavitt. Read more →

How to Write an Autobiography: The Story of Your Life

Jun 05, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft

Want to write your autobiography but aren’t sure where to start? This step-by-step guide will take you from opening lines to publishing it for everyone to read. Read more →

What is the Climax of a Story? Examples & Tips

May 31, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft

The climax is perhaps a story's most crucial moment, but many writers struggle to stick the landing. Let's see what makes for a great story climax. Read more →

The 6 Best Ghostwriting Companies to Write Your Book

May 23, 2024 – Understanding Publishing

Learn which companies you can trust if you want to find a ghostwriter to write your next book. Read more →

What is Tone in Literature? Definition & Examples

May 10, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft

We show you, with supporting examples, how tone in literature influences readers' emotions and perceptions of a text. Read more →

Writing Cozy Mysteries: 7 Essential Tips & Tropes

May 02, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft

We show you how to write a compelling cozy mystery with advice from published authors and supporting examples from literature. Read more →

Man vs Nature: The Most Compelling Conflict in Writing

Apr 18, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft

What is man vs nature? Learn all about this timeless conflict with examples of man vs nature in books, television, and film. Read more →

The Redemption Arc: Definition, Examples, and Writing Tips

Apr 12, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft

Learn what it takes to redeem a character with these examples and writing tips. Read more →

Subscribe to our newsletter!

1 million debut and bestselling authors have made Reedsy their home to learn more about book publishing, marketing tips and all things reedsy.com.

RBE | We made a writing app for you (photo) | 2023-02

We made a writing app for you

Yes, you! Write. Format. Export for ebook and print. 100% free, always.

Reedsy Marketplace UI

1 million authors trust the professionals on Reedsy. Come meet them.

Enter your email or get started with a social account: