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!
Dialogue Tags: Definition, Tips, and Examples
Dec 02, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
If you're looking to level up your dialogue, check out our guide to dialogue tags, breaking down what they are and how to use them effectively. 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 →
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 →
Rising Action: Where the Story Really Happens (With Examples)
Sep 01, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Here we will give you an in-depth tour of the beating engine at the heart of all your favorite stories: rising action. Read more →
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