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 a Short Story? Definitions and Examples
May 17, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Reedsy’s comprehensive guide to all things short story-related! In this series how to write, submit, and publish your short story. 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 →
What is a Memoir? An Inside Look at Life Stories
Apr 06, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
What is a memoir? And why is it not an autobiography? Have all your questions answered on this whistle-stop tour of memoirs past and present. 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 →
Nonfiction: 24 Genres and Types of Fact-Based Books
Feb 10, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Whether you're writing or reading, you can find the nonfiction genre for you among these 24 types of nonfiction. Read more →
How to Write Fabulous Dialogue [9 Tips + Examples]
Jan 14, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Learn how to write great, effective dialogue with this 9-step process, using classic examples from books. 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 →
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