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!
The Three-Act Structure: The King of Story Structures
Jun 15, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft
In this post, we dissect the three-act structure and each of its plot points — using examples from popular culture. Read more →
What is Plot? An Author's Guide to Storytelling
Jun 15, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft
What is plot? This guide includes a complete definition of plot, a plot diagram template, and tips from professional editors on how to plot a book. Read more →
How to Outline a Novel in 9 Easy Steps
Jun 05, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft
Learn how to create a story outline that will ensure that you finish your draft without running into the dreaded writer's block. Read more →
What is a Dénouement? A Story’s Final Beat (+ Examples)
Jun 01, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft
What is a dénouement, and why do authors write them? Read on for answers and examples of amazing dénouements. Read more →
How to Create the Ultimate Character Profile [+ Template]
May 31, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft
Learn how to create a character profile with the help of our downloadable character profile template. Read more →
What is Chekhov’s Gun? Definitions, Tips and Examples
May 28, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft
Discover the meaning behind Chekhov's Gun — and learn why it's one of storytelling's most powerful rules. Read more →
How Writing about Death Saved my Life
May 22, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft
Editor and author Christopher Noël talks about how writing about death helped him rebuild his life. Read more →
What It Takes to Write a Book that Becomes a Movie
May 04, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft
The book editor of 'A Futile and Stupid Gesture' reveals her top 5 tips for writing a book that Hollywood will want to adapt into a film. Read more →
How to Start a Story: 10 Top Tips From Literary Editors
Apr 19, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft
Are you struggling to write your opening chapter? 10 professional editors share their top tips on how to start a story that will get a reader's attention. Read more →
Writing Young Adult Fiction: An Editor’s Guide to Awesome YA
Apr 12, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft
Editor Kate Angelella reveals her top tips for writing young adult fiction. Her post includes a video webinar replay and examples from bestselling YA. Read more →
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