Reedsy Live Chats

15:00 EST - Nov 24, 2021

How to Start a Story

Author and editor Oksana Marafioti shows you how to capture your reader's imagination from page one.

– Oksana Marafioti

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13:00 EST - Nov 10, 2021

Reedsy Write-In: Motivation & Good Habits

Join Shaelin and Kleopatra as they lead online writing sprints and offer tips for staying productive and motivated.

– Shaelin Bishop & Kleopatra Olympiou

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15:00 EST - Nov 03, 2021

Crafting a Memoir: 5 Tips to Captivate Your Readers

Reedsy editor Jodi Fodor reveals her top tips for writing a compelling, publishable memoir.

– Jodi Fodor

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15:00 EST - Sep 22, 2021

Traditional vs Self-Publishing: An Author's Inside Scoop

Author Paul Bradley Carr reveals his reasons for going indie with his latest book. Sign up for free and find out!

– Paul Bradley Carr

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15:00 EST - Sep 08, 2021

First Line Frenzy #7: An Editor Reviews Your Opening Line

Editor Rebecca Heyman critiques opening lines submitted by viewers. Sign up to take part!

– Rebecca Heyman

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15:00 EST - Aug 11, 2021

How to Start Writing a Book

Author (and Reedsy ghostwriter) Michelle Schusterman shows you how to take your book idea and get busy writing its first draft.

– Michelle Schusterman

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15:00 EST - Jul 28, 2021

Memoirs for Beginners

Author and editor Larry O'Connor reveals tried and tested methods for mining memories that will form the backbone of your memoir.

– Larry O'Connor

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13:00 EST - Jul 07, 2021

Writing Character Descriptions (Workshop)

Writer Shaelin Bishop leads a workshop on character descriptions.

– Shaelin Bishop

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15:00 EST - Jun 16, 2021

Book Cover Design: Q&A with Top Publishing Designers

Join some of Reedsy's top design talent for a discussion on the art of cover design

– Natasha MacKenzie, Patrick Knowles & Raúl Gil

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15:00 EST - May 26, 2021

First Line Frenzy #6: An Editor Reviews Your Opening Line

Editor Rebecca Heyman critiques opening lines submitted by viewers. Sign up to take part!

– Rebecca Heyman

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15:00 EST - May 12, 2021

Book Marketing: Use Your Existing Skills to Sell More Books

Author and book marketer Nicholas Erik shows you how to recognize your existing marketing skills and leverage them to sell more copies.

– Nicholas Erik

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15:00 EST - Apr 28, 2021

Planning Complex Stories: What You Can Learn From an ADHD Writer

Author Jackson Dickert teaches you how to plan complex stories from the story's conception to its final execution.

– Jackson Dickert

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15:00 EST - Apr 14, 2021

Getting Published as a Debut Author

How do first-time authors land a publishing deal? Caroline Leavitt and Gina Sorell offer a novelist's perspective on this timeless question.

– Caroline Leavitt and Gina Sorell

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15:00 EST - Mar 31, 2021

Publishing Science Fiction & Fantasy: Ask an Award-Winning Editor

An award-winning genre editor reveals the latest in Science Fiction and Fantasy publishing.

– Jonathan Oliver

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15:00 EST - Mar 17, 2021

Creating a Perfect Picture Book: 8 Mistakes to Avoid

Learn the recipe for cooking up a perfect picture book from one of Reedsy's top children's editors.

– Jennifer Rees

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How to Start a Story

Reedsy Write-In: Motivation & Good Habits

Crafting a Memoir: 5 Tips to Captivate Your Readers

Traditional vs Self-Publishing: An Author's Inside Scoop

First Line Frenzy #7: An Editor Reviews Your Opening Line

How to Start Writing a Book

Memoirs for Beginners

Writing Character Descriptions (Workshop)

Book Cover Design: Q&A with Top Publishing Designers

First Line Frenzy #6: An Editor Reviews Your Opening Line

Book Marketing: Use Your Existing Skills to Sell More Books

Planning Complex Stories: What You Can Learn From an ADHD Writer

Getting Published as a Debut Author

Publishing Science Fiction & Fantasy: Ask an Award-Winning Editor

Creating a Perfect Picture Book: 8 Mistakes to Avoid

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