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!
What is a Memoir? An Inside Look at Life Stories
Apr 06, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
What is a memoir? And why is it not an autobiography? Have all your questions answered on this whistle-stop tour of memoirs past and present. Read more →
In Medias Res: Definition, Usage, and Examples
Apr 02, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
In writing, starting in medias res means beginning a story in the middle of the action. Read more →
What is a Novella? Understanding the Form (with Examples)
Apr 02, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
What is a novella? Discover what makes this fiction form so very special, with examples from some of our favorite novellas. Read more →
How to Write an Ebook (in 7 Super Simple Steps)
Mar 05, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Want to create your very own marketing magnet, and show off your expertise in the process? Find out how to write an ebook your audience is guaranteed to love. Read more →
How to Become a Better Writer: 20 Hacks and Tips
Feb 11, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Want to know how to become a better writer? Check out our 20 essential tips and hacks. Read more →
Nonfiction: 24 Genres and Types of Fact-Based Books
Feb 10, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Whether you're writing or reading, you can find the nonfiction genre for you among these 24 types of nonfiction. Read more →
How to Write Fabulous Dialogue [9 Tips + Examples]
Jan 14, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Learn how to write great, effective dialogue with this 9-step process, using classic examples from books. Read more →
15 Examples of Great Dialogue (And Why They Work So Well)
Jan 14, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Want to see what great dialogue looks like on the page? Here are 15 juicy examples to sink your teeth into — plus why we think they work so well. Read more →
6 Unbreakable Dialogue Punctuation Rules All Writers Must Know
Jan 14, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Even wonder if the period goes inside or outside the quotation marks? In this guide, you'll learn all the dialogue rules you need in just a few minutes. Read more →
270+ Other Words For "Said" To Supercharge Your Writing
Jan 14, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
We've compiled over 250 other words for 'said 'to inject action and emotion into your dialogue, so readers will practically hear it ringing in their ears. Read more →
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