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 Memoir: Turn Your Personal Story Into a Successful Book
Jun 03, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
Gather the essential ingredients to write an impactful and commercially viable memoir. Read more →
How to Write a Poem: Get Tips from a Published Poet
Jun 03, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
Want to learn how to write a poem? Here's how to turn out some verse you can be proud of, in 8 simple steps — with tips from a poetry editor. Read more →
How to Start a Novel: 8 Steps to the Perfect Opening Scene
May 26, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
Want to write an amazing opening for your book? This post will show you how to start a novel off right, in 8 simple steps. Read more →
How to Write a Series: 5 Fundamental Tips for Expanding Your Story
May 08, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
Learn how to write a series by understanding these five fundamental elements of storytelling, from planning to character development. Read more →
The 23 Best Writing Tools of 2025: A Guide for Writers
Apr 27, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
If you feel spoiled by choice when it comes to picking the perfect writing tools, you'll love this list which reviews some of the top writing tools of 2025. Read more →
How to Edit Your Own Book (with Template)
Apr 13, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
Editing a book is a critical step in the publishing journey. Learn how to edit a book in this guide, which includes a comprehensive editing checklist! Read more →
How to Write a Children’s Book Families Will Love (+Template)
Apr 10, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
Here are 8 steps for writing a successful children's book based on advice from experienced editors. Read more →
How to Write a Cookbook in 9 Bite-Sized Steps
Apr 10, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
You've got the love of food down, but still need some guidance when it comes to how to write a cookbook? This post will guide you every step of the way. Read more →
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Apr 01, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
'Write' a unique 90,000-word novel in under 30 seconds with Reedsy's new AI-powered system. Try it today. Read more →
100 Literary Devices With Examples: The Ultimate List
Mar 20, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
Looking to inject style into your writing? This list of 100 literary devices is a great place to start — with plenty of examples from popular stories. Read more →
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