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!
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 2024 (+ 5 Free Programs)
Dec 28, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft
Check out this list of the best novel writing software of 2024 — 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 →
How to Write Faster: 8 Strategies for Productivity
Nov 04, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft
Trying to write your book faster? Here are 8 strategies to get the words flowing on the page and increase your output. Read more →
Novel Synopsis Example: Is This Tomorrow by Caroline Leavitt
Oct 24, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft
New York Times bestselling author Caroline Leavitt shares an early synopsis of her novel, Is This Tomorrow. Read more →
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