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 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 →

The Ultimate Guide to Third Person Point of View (+ Examples)

Jul 19, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

A breakdown of the third person point of view, how it works, and why authors love it. Read more →

Third Person Limited: the Definitive Guide + Examples

Jul 13, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

Discover why third person limited is such a potent point of view in writing — and let us reveal our top tips for using this viewpoint. Read more →

How to Find the Theme of a Story (in Three Steps)

Jul 06, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

A quick three-step process to find the theme of any story you're writing — and focus your rewrites on that theme! Read more →

12 Common Themes in Literature Everyone Must Know

Jun 30, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

Whether you’re looking to identify common themes or searching for the right kind of inspiration for your next writing project, this list is just what you need.  Read more →

ProWritingAid Review: Is this Grammarly for Serious Writers?

Jun 11, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

What does ProWritingAid offer and how does it compare to Grammarly? Find out in this comprehensive review and get 10% off a yearly subscription. Read more →

7 Types of Conflict in Literature: A Writer's Guide

Jun 07, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

Every battle a character picks is a type of conflict that drives a narrative forward. Discover the seven types of conflict and how they affect a story. Read more →

Grammarly Alternatives: 19 Grammar Tools for Any Budget

Jun 07, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

Want to eradicate all writing mistakes but you're not sure about Grammarly? Here are 18 alternative spelling and grammar tools you might want to see! Read more →

How to Create Conflict in a Story (with 6 Simple Questions)

Jun 03, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

This article will give you a character-led process that can help you identify the different elements of conflict that keep stories focused and compelling. Read 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 →

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