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Struggling to master the art of writing? Reedsy shares top tips from industry giants on perfecting your craft. Read to find actionable advice on plot, character, storytelling and more!
Indirect Characterization: Definition, Examples, and Tips
May 15, 2025 – Perfecting your Craft
In this post, we explore what indirect characterization is and how to use it to create fully rounded characters, including how to apply the popular STEAL (speech, thought, effect, action, and looks) method. Read more →
Direct Characterization: Definition, Examples, and Tips
May 08, 2025 – Perfecting your Craft
Learn what direct characterization is and how to use it effectively alongside indirect methods to sculpt compelling characters. Read more →
What is Exposition? Definition, Tips, and Examples
Apr 25, 2025 – Perfecting your Craft
Learn what exposition is, and how authors can use it to seamlessly sneak important informatino into their writing. Read more →
How to Plot a Novel: 4 Ways to Get from Idea to Story
Apr 11, 2025 – Perfecting your Craft
Here are four different ways to plot your novel. Choose your favorite or draw inspiration from multiple methods! Read more →
Live: How to Structure Your Novel Before You Write It
Apr 11, 2025 – Perfecting your Craft
NYT bestselling author explains how to structure your novel before you start writing. Read more →
What is a Subplot? Definition, Types, and Examples
Feb 17, 2025 – Perfecting your Craft
What is a subplot, and how do writers use them? Here's everything you need to know about the different types of subplots. Read more →
Sudowrite Review: Is This The Future of Writing?
Jan 17, 2025 – Perfecting your Craft
A look under the hood of the most popular AI-powered book-writing software for fiction authors. Read more →
Falling Action: Definition, Tips, and Examples
Jan 08, 2025 – Perfecting your Craft
Your complete guide to falling action: what it is, how to use it, and of course plenty of examples. Read more →
The 6 Key Elements of Plot, Explained (+ Plot Diagram)
Jan 06, 2025 – Perfecting your Craft
Discover the six essential elements that make up every great story, and learn how you can incorporate them in your writing. Read more →
Man vs. Society: The Most Relatable Conflict in Literature
Nov 15, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft
What is man vs. society in narrative? Learn all about this very relatable conflict with examples from books and movies. Read more →
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