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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!
Man vs. Self: The Ultimate Inner Conflict in Literature
Nov 04, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft
We’re diving into man vs. self, the ultimate storytelling conflict. We’ll explore examples from film and literature, and share a few writing tips to help you master this internal conflict in your own stories. Read more →
Man vs. Fate: A Timeless Conflict in Literature
Nov 04, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft
Sometimes, destiny seems to stand between a character and their goal. Let’s dive into the classic man vs. fate conflict in literature, with some compelling examples from well-known narratives. Read more →
Win $100 Towards an Editor: Our Prize for NaNoWriMo Winners
Oct 28, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft
Find out how to win 100USD in credit when you write your NaNoWriMo novel in Reedsy Studio. Read more →
100+ Character Ideas (and How to Come Up With Your Own)
Aug 23, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft
Character creation can be challenging. To help spark your creativity, here’s a list of 100+ character ideas, along with tips on how to come up with your own. Read more →
How to Introduce a Character: 8 Tips To Hook Readers In
Aug 16, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft
Introducing characters is an art, and these eight tips and examples will help you master it. Read more →
450+ Powerful Adjectives to Describe a Person (With Examples)
Jun 19, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft
Want a handy list to help you bring your characters to life? Discover words that describe physical attributes, dispositions, and emotions. Read more →
How to Write an Autobiography: The Story of Your Life
Jun 05, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft
Want to write your autobiography but aren’t sure where to start? This step-by-step guide will take you from opening lines to publishing it for everyone to read. Read more →
Climax of a Story: Definition, Examples, and Tips
May 31, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft
The climax is perhaps a story's most crucial moment, but many writers struggle to stick the landing. Let's see what makes for a great story climax. Read more →
Fourth Person Point of View: We Are the Narrator
May 24, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft
What is the fourth person point of view? Learn all about this underused narrative perspective with supporting examples from books. Read more →
What is Tone in Literature? Definition & Examples
May 10, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft
We show you, with supporting examples, how tone in literature influences readers' emotions and perceptions of a text. Read more →
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