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 →
What Is the Setting of a Story? How to Write 3 Types of Settings
Oct 16, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
The best story settings come to vivid life in their readers' minds. Learn all about the setting of a story and how to write it in this guide! Read more →
30 Amazing Children's Book Illustrators (and How to Hire Them)
Oct 15, 2020 – Book Design
Looking to create the perfect children's book? Meet 30 of the best professional children’s book illustrators in the industry who you can hire today. Read more →
How to Get a Book Deal in 2024: 6 Steps to Success
Oct 12, 2020 – Understanding Publishing
Want to know how to get a book deal? We've worked with hundreds of first-time authors, and we're here to break down the process for you. Read more →
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