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!
Pacing in Writing: 10 Powerful Ways to Keep Readers Hooked
Oct 13, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft
See what pacing is, why it's important, and learn 10 techniques to control pacing in writing to keep your readers hooked. Read more →
The Snowflake Method: 6 Steps to a Powerful Story Outline
Oct 12, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft
Discover the secrets behind one of the most popular story-outlining processes used by today's emerging authors. Read more →
What Is Purple Prose? Writing 101: Definition, Tips, and Examples
Oct 04, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft
Everything you ever wanted to know about purple prose — plus 4 actionable tips on how to keep it out of your writing for good. Read more →
How to Write a Thriller in 7 Heart-Stopping Steps
Oct 01, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft
Learn how to write a thriller in 7 steps and get 4 bonus tips from top professional editors on writing your own page-turner. Read more →
70+ Plot Twist Ideas and Examples Guaranteed to Blow Your Mind Away
Sep 28, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft
Looking for your next plot twist ideas? Here are 70+ of the best plot twist examples to fuel your story and blow your readers' minds away. Read more →
How to Create Suspense in Your Writing (in 5 Thrilling Steps)
Sep 26, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft
Every good novel needs a little suspense. In this guide, you'll learn all about literary suspense, from its many varieties to how you can create it in your writing! Read more →
What is a Character Arc? 3 Common Types and Examples from Fiction
Sep 21, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft
Learn what a character arc is, what are the most common types, and how to craft a strong one. Read more →
Protagonist vs. Antagonist: A Must-Know Literary Pair, Defined
Sep 17, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft
Learn how to kick your story's primary conflict up a notch through the age-old narrative rivalry of the protagonist and antagonist. Read more →
About the Author Examples (That You'll Actually Want to Read)
Sep 14, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft
For any writer wondering the right way to talk about themselves, here are 13 About the Author examples you'll want to skip to the end of the book to read. Read more →
What is an Epigraph: A Book’s First Taste (with Examples)
Sep 13, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft
An epigraph is a quote, paragraph, or short excerpt typically found at the beginning of a book. Read more →
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