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How Much Do Authors Make? The Truth About Money in Publishing

Dec 29, 2020 – Understanding Publishing

Want to know how much authors make from their books? Find out more about royalties and advances in this guide. Read more →

20 Royalty-Free Stock Image Sites to Source a Book Cover Picture

Dec 10, 2020 – Book Design

Looking for inexpensive book cover pictures? Here's a list of 20 sites with royalty-free stock images you can incorporate into an amazing book cover. Read more →

The 45 Best Book Covers of 2020 — Feast Your Eyes!

Dec 09, 2020 – Book Design

To cap this eventful year, we've put together a list of the best book covers of 2020. There's something for everyone, from fiction to non-fiction! Read more →

How to Write a Mystery: The 6 Secret Steps Revealed

Dec 02, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft

A clever trail of clues is thrilling to read and even more fun to pen, so why not learn how to write a mystery of your own? We'll show you how. Read more →

60 Gifts for Writers That Your Creative Friends Will Love

Dec 01, 2020 – Understanding Publishing

Left your shopping to the last minute? Quick, pop on here and get something great gifts for writers in your life. Read more →

The Best Book Writing Software of 2024: Scrivener, yWriter, and More

Nov 30, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft

Find the right book writing software for your needs. Features quick reviews of Scrivener, yWriter, and the Reedsy Book Editor. Read more →

70 Interesting Character Flaws to Use In Your Story

Nov 20, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft

Character flaws turn your ideas into three-dimensional people. Check out these 70 fascinating flaws to use in your own stories! Read more →

Character Questionnaires: 100+ Revealing Character Questions

Nov 18, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft

Put your character in the hot seat with over 100 juicy character development questions from Reedsy's Character Questionnaires. Read more →

What is a Chapbook? (And Should You Publish One?)

Nov 12, 2020 – Understanding Publishing

Read our comprehensive guide to find out what a chapbook is, whether it’s the right step for you, and how you might go about making your own. Read more →

Creative Writing: 8 Fun Ways to Get Started

Nov 04, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft

8 fun exercise ideas to help you get started with creative writing today. Read more →

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