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 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 →

What is a Preface? Characteristics and Examples

Sep 10, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft

What is a preface, and what purpose does it serve in a book? Check out our guide for all you need to know about prefaces (plus examples). Read more →

14 Popular Fantasy Tropes (and How to Revitalize Them)

Sep 03, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft

If you want to deliver what fantasy readers want from a book (without descending into cliches) check out this list of fantasy tropes. Read more →

Worldbuilding: Create Brave New Worlds [+Template]

Aug 30, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft

Follow our worldbuilding guide and free template, and learn the best way to create a convincing and believable universe. Read more →

How to Write a Fight Scene

Aug 29, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft

Do your fights read like filler? Find out how to craft a captivating fight scene that'll leave your reader feeling positively pummeled. Read more →

What is Flash Fiction? And How to Write It Yourself

Aug 23, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft

What is flash fiction? What makes it so great? And where is it published? All your questions answered before you can say Twitterature. Read more →

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