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!
Preptober: 8 Tips to Prepare for NaNoWriMo 2025
Jan 16, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
Check out our Preptober guide to set yourself up for success before NaNoWriMo starts. Read more →
How to Brainstorm for NaNoWriMo: Shaelin's Top Tips
Jan 16, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
Shaelin Bishop is a writer, YouTuber, and NaNoWriMo veteran. She'll show you how to brainstorm for NaNoWriMo. Read more →
Staying Productive During NaNoWriMo: Shaelin's Top Tips
Jan 16, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
Writer and Youtuber Shaelin Bishop reveals her top 10 tips for remaining productive throughout NaNoWriMo. Get ready to quash those timewasting gremlins! Read more →
Second Person Point of View: Definition + Examples
Jan 07, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
Reedsy's experienced editors give you 4 reasons to consider writing from the second person point of view — and 3 reasons to reconsider. Read more →
The Best Novel Writing Software of 2025 (+ 5 Free Programs)
Dec 28, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft
Check out this list of the best novel writing software of 2025 — with tons of programs to keep you organized and inspired till the very last page. Read more →
Character Development: How to Create Fan-Favorite Characters in 5 Steps
Dec 20, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft
Learn to create a compelling and unique character with the help of our character development template. Read more →
How to Write a Nonfiction Book in 6 Steps
Nov 25, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft
The waiting period is over, it's finally time to write that manuscript. Learn exactly how to write a nonfiction book in this comprehensive guide. Read more →
Writer's Block: How to Overcome Writing Constipation
Nov 06, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft
Trying to break free of writer's block? Here are 10 ways to cure yourself of the creative curse. Read more →
What Is a Motif? Motifs Defined + 10 Illuminating Examples
Nov 06, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft
A motif in literature is something that's often analyzed, yet easily muddled. In this guide, we'll define exactly what is a motif using 10 helpful examples! Read more →
Creative Nonfiction: How to Spin Facts into Narrative Gold
Nov 05, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft
In this post, we'll walk you through the ins and outs of writing creative nonfiction and its major subcategories — all fleshed out with examples of the best creative nonfiction books on the market. Read more →
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