What is a Foil Character and What Role Do They Play? (With Examples)
Sep 01, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
What is a foil character and what do they add to a story? Here, we go through their main functions with examples from film and literature. Read more →
ProWritingAid Review: Is this Grammarly for Serious Writers?
Jun 11, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
What does ProWritingAid offer and how does it compare to Grammarly? Find out in this comprehensive review and get 20% off a subscription. Read more →
Grammarly Alternatives: 19 Grammar Tools for Any Budget
Jun 07, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Want to eradicate all writing mistakes but you're not sure about Grammarly? Here are 18 alternative spelling and grammar tools you might want to see! Read more →
Inclusive Language: An Author's Guide (with Examples)
May 10, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Learn about inclusive language with examples that will help you welcome a wider range of readers into the wonderful world of your writing. Read more →
50+ Book Ideas (and 11 Ways to Find Even More!)
Apr 09, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
The ultimate bank of book ideas ripe and ready for writing. Plus 11 creative ways to come up with even more of your own. Read more →
In Medias Res: Definition, Usage, and Examples
Apr 02, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
In writing, starting in medias res means beginning a story in the middle of the action. Read more →
What is a Novella? Understanding the Form (with Examples)
Apr 02, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
What is a novella? Discover what makes this fiction form so very special, with examples from some of our favorite novellas. Read more →
How to Become a Better Writer: 20 Hacks and Tips
Feb 11, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Want to know how to become a better writer? Check out our 20 essential tips and hacks. Read more →
What Is a Tragic Hero? Definition, Examples & Common Traits
Jan 12, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
What makes a tragic hero, tragic? In this post, we'll tell you everything you ever wanted to know about this literary archetype, including examples from literature. Read more →
How to Write a Graphic Novel in 8 Action-Packed Steps
Jan 12, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Learn how to write a graphic novel that readers will want to read (and illustrators will want to illustrate). Read more →
How to Write a Mystery: The 6 Secret Steps Revealed
Dec 02, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
A clever trail of clues is thrilling to read and even more fun to pen, so why not learn how to write a mystery of your own? We'll show you how. Read more →
The Best Book Writing Software of 2023: Scrivener, yWriter, and More
Nov 30, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
Find the right book writing software for your needs. Features quick reviews of Scrivener, yWriter, and the Reedsy Book Editor. Read more →
70 Interesting Character Flaws to Use In Your Story
Nov 20, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
Character flaws turn your ideas into three-dimensional people. Check out these 70 fascinating flaws to use in your own stories! Read more →
Character Questionnaire: 50 Juicy Questions To Ask Your Characters
Nov 18, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
Learn how to use a character questionnaire, and put your character in the hot seat with our 50 juicy character development questions. Read more →
What Is the Setting of a Story? How to Write 3 Types of Settings
Oct 16, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
The best story settings come to vivid life in their readers' minds. Learn all about the setting of a story and how to write it in this guide! Read more →
How to Write a Novella: 7 Tips From an Expert
Sep 09, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
Get the low down on how to write a novella, with insider tips from a professional editor on length, character development, conflict and more. Read more →
How to Plan a Novel: From Idea to First Draft in 7 Tips
Jul 17, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
Have an exciting book idea that you want to work on? Hold your horses and discover how to plan a novel before jumping into the actual writing! Read more →
How to Write a Trilogy in 6 Steps
Jun 17, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
These six steps on how to write a trilogy will help you brainstorm, outline, and structure a three-part series that will immerse and hook readers. Read more →
What Is a Round Character? Definition, Examples, and Traits
Jun 16, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
What is a round character? What makes them so compelling? Here we define the essential qualities of a round character and provide examples from literature. Read more →
How to Become a Novelist (With Tips from Famous Authors!)
Jun 10, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
Always dreamt of becoming a novelist, but not sure where to start? This 10-step guide to how to become a novelist will give you everything you need! Read more →
How to Start a Novel: 8 Steps to the Perfect Opening Scene
May 26, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
Want to write an amazing opening for your book? This post will show you how to start a novel off right, in 8 simple steps. Read more →
How to Write a Series: 5 Fundamental Tips for Expanding Your Story
May 08, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
Learn how to write a series by understanding these five fundamental elements of storytelling, from planning to character development. Read more →
The 22 Best Writing Tools of 2023: A Guide for Writers
Apr 27, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
If you feel spoiled by choice when it comes to picking the perfect writing tools, you'll love this list which reviews some of the top writing tools of 2022. Read more →
How to Edit Your Own Book (with Template)
Apr 13, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
Editing a book is a critical step in the publishing journey. Learn how to edit a book in this guide, which includes a comprehensive editing checklist! Read more →
How to Write a Children's Book in 9 Surprisingly Simple Steps
Apr 10, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
Want to learn how to write a children's book that sells? Just follow these steps, complete with valuable insights from top children's book editors. Read more →
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