Perfecting your craft

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!

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 →

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

Oct 28, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft

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

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 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 →

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