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!

What Is Symbolism? Definition and Examples

Jan 03, 2022 – Perfecting your Craft

Symbols are used to represent important ideas in books, films, and more. Learn all about symbolism in literature here, complete with classic examples! Read more →

Affect vs. Effect: How To Always Pick the Right Word

Dec 29, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

Learn three memory tricks to ensure you'll never again confuse 'affect' and 'effect'. Read more →

Please Steal These Ideas! 30 Things to Write About

Dec 03, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

If you're tired of staring at a blank sheet, check out these 30 things to write about. Feel free to steal these ideas! Read more →

What is Literary Fiction? The Ultimate Guide in 2024

Nov 15, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

Want to learn more about the novels that make reviewers rave and literature's biggest awards tick? Check out this guide to Literary Fiction Read more →

7 Elements of a Story: How to Create an Awesome Narrative

Nov 02, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

In this post, we reveal the seven essential story elements and show you how they work together. Read more →

How to Write Better: 6 Ways To Level Up Your Writing

Oct 28, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

Whether you're working on a story, an essay, or an article, here are 6 ways to consistently write better. Read more →

5 Writing Techniques Every Writer Should Try on for Size

Oct 26, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

Looking for some fresh writing techniques to build your skills or help you push through writer’s block? Here are 5 that you can try on for size! Read more →

9 Editing Tips: How to Self-Edit Your Own Writing (+ Checklist)

Oct 21, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

Finished your first draft and ready for the next step? We've put together nine top tips to help kickstart your self-edit! Read more →

How to Write a Story in 6 Spellbinding Steps

Oct 07, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

Whether you’re looking to pen a novel, a screenplay, or a short story, here’s how to write a fantastic story in six steps. Read more →

Dynamic vs Static Characters: Definition and Examples

Sep 30, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

A deep dive on what dynamic and static characters are with plenty of examples from literature. Read more →

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