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 Book (with Tactics from Bestsellers)
May 22, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft
Have you ever dreamed of writing a book? From the first outline to final edits, this guide will take you through how to write a book in 11 steps. Read more →
Active vs. Passive Voice: Distinguish Them With Confidence
May 16, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft
What is passive voice? When should I use it? How can I fix it? All your questions answered in the ultimate active vs passive voice showdown! Read more →
Point of View: The Ultimate Guide to Writing Perspectives
May 08, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft
The angle you choose to tell your story matters. There are 5 types of point of view — here's everything you need to learn about them. Read more →
First Person Point of View: Character-Driven Narration
May 08, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft
Discover more about first person point of view with this guide from Reedsy. Includes top tips from veteran book editors. Read more →
Third Person Omniscient: The Ultimate Guide + Examples
May 08, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft
Learn all about the third person omniscient point of view — where the narrator knows anything and everything. Read more →
30+ Writing Podcasts You Should Be Listening To
Apr 26, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft
Discover the writing podcasts which will educate, delight and inspire you to become a better writer and a published author. Read more →
YA vs. Middle Grade Fiction: 4 Key Differences (2024 Update)
Apr 03, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft
When writing for Middle Grade or YA audiences, you need to know what those different readers expect and need. Editor Jamie Evans explains. Read more →
170 Writing Quotes by Famous Authors for Every Occasion
Mar 29, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft
Here are 170 inspiring writing quotes from famous authors like Hemingway, Stephen King, and J.K. Rowling to get your story going. Read more →
How to Write a Novel: Steps From a Bestselling Writer
Mar 25, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft
Learn how to write a novel in just 13 steps — from before you start writing your manuscript, to during, and then what to do once you finish the first draft. Read more →
What is Exposition? Examples of Backstory in Action
Mar 13, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft
Learn what exposition is, and how authors can use it to seamlessly sneak backstory into their writing. Read more →
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