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!

How to Write a Mystery: The 6 Secret Steps Revealed

Dec 02, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft

A clever trail of clues is thrilling to read and even more fun to pen, so why not learn how to write a mystery of your own? We'll show you how. Read more →

The Best Book Writing Software of 2024: Scrivener, yWriter, and More

Nov 30, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft

Find the right book writing software for your needs. Features quick reviews of Scrivener, yWriter, and Reedsy Studio. Read more →

70 Interesting Character Flaws to Use In Your Story

Nov 20, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft

Character flaws turn your ideas into three-dimensional people. Check out these 70 fascinating flaws to use in your own stories! Read more →

Character Questionnaires: 100+ Revealing Character Questions

Nov 18, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft

Put your character in the hot seat with over 100 juicy character development questions from Reedsy's Character Questionnaires. Read more →

Creative Writing Classes: 13 Online Courses for Writers

Nov 09, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft

We’ve gathered 13 of our favorite online creative writing classes. They range in time commitment and writing topics, with something that will fit your needs and lifestyle. Read more →

Creative Writing: 8 Fun Ways to Get Started

Nov 04, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft

8 fun exercise ideas to help you get started with creative writing today. Read more →

What Is the Setting of a Story? How to Write 3 Types of Settings

Oct 16, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft

The best story settings come to vivid life in their readers' minds. Learn all about the setting of a story and how to write it in this guide! Read more →

What is NaNoWriMo? And How to Win in 2024

Oct 05, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft

Is NaNoWriMo the biggest creative challenge of the year, or a waste of 30 days? Find out for yourself — with tips to help you succeed! Read more →

How to Write a Novella: 7 Tips From an Expert

Sep 09, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft

Get the low down on how to write a novella, with insider tips from a professional editor on length, character development, conflict and more. Read more →

21 Memoir Examples to Inspire Your Own

Aug 12, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft

To inspire your own memoir, here are 21 memoir examples to shine some light on the types of memoirs that have sold well in the industry. Read more →

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