What is a Haiku? Japan’s Beloved Poetry Format, Explained
May 12, 2022 – Perfecting your Craft
A closer look at the format, features, and history of the popular Japanese poetry form. Read more →
How to Research Your Market: An Author's Guide [Checklist]
May 11, 2022 – Understanding Publishing
Ensure your book finds its readership even before you write a single word of it. Download our market research checklist for authors Read more →
How to Write a Self-Help Book (That Actually Helps People)
Apr 18, 2022 – Perfecting your Craft
You’ve overcome an obstacle or problem and learned some important life lessons — now you want to write a self-help book and share your experience and wisdom with other people. Read more →
Bookdle: The Word-a-Day Publishing App
Apr 01, 2022 – Reedsy News
Discover a new way to engage and excite your readers. Bookdle: Publishing's answer to Wordle. Read more →
What is a Vanity Press? A Guide to Vanity Publishing
Mar 02, 2022
Reedsy's guide to vanity presses, along with reasons why authors should steer clear of them. Read more →
How to Publish a Comic Book: An Indie Creator's Guide
Feb 18, 2022 – Understanding Publishing
In this post, we’ll talk about how to self-publish the very first issue of your comic book, and get fans champing at the bit for the next in the series. Read more →
How to Publish a Poetry Book: Immortalizing Your Verse
Feb 08, 2022 – Understanding Publishing
Drawing on Reedsy’s experience helping poets, we’ve put together a roadmap to help you publish your poetry book. Read more →
Types of Poems: 15 Poetry Forms You Need to Know
Feb 07, 2022 – Perfecting your Craft
If you don't know your odes from your epics, we'll show you the 15 types of poems that all readers should know. Read more →
How to Copyright a Book in 7 Simple Steps [Updated 2025]
Feb 04, 2022 – Understanding Publishing
Need to know how to copyright a book? Check out this 7-step guide and download the free resource. Read more →
The Elements of a Book Cover: A Deeper Dive
Jan 21, 2022 – Book Design
Why are book covers the way they are? We reveal the role that each element of a book cover play, from the title to the back cover blurb Read more →
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