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How to Edit Your Own Book (with Template)

Apr 13, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft

Editing a book is a critical step in the publishing journey. Learn how to edit a book in this guide, which includes a comprehensive editing checklist! Read more →

How to Write a Children’s Book Families Will Love (+Template)

Apr 10, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft

Here are 8 steps for writing a successful children's book based on advice from experienced editors. Read more →

How to Write a Cookbook in 9 Bite-Sized Steps

Apr 10, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft

You've got the love of food down, but still need some guidance when it comes to how to write a cookbook? This post will guide you every step of the way. Read more →

How to Write a Query Letter [+ Free Template]

Apr 06, 2020 – Understanding Publishing

Learn how to write a query letter that will get an agent to request your manuscript. Includes an exclusive querying kit. Read more →

50+ Cookbook Covers Guaranteed To Make Your Mouth Water

Apr 01, 2020 – Book Design

This gallery of 54 gorgeous cookbook covers might just inspire you to become a chef! Check out photo-based covers, illustrated covers, and more. Read more →

6 Tips for Writing the Perfect Cover Design Brief

Apr 01, 2020 – Book Design

Finding the right book designer for your book is critical. Here are 6 tips from some of our cover artists on how to write the perfect cover design brief. Read more →

Oh no! It's April 1st!

Apr 01, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft

'Write' a unique 90,000-word novel in under 30 seconds with Reedsy's new AI-powered system. Try it today. Read more →

60 Literary Devices With Examples: The Ultimate List

Mar 20, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft, Book Design

Looking to inject style into your writing? This list of 60 literary devices is a great place to start — with plenty of examples from popular stories. Read more →

Hemingway App Review: Read This Before Using It!

Mar 13, 2020 – Understanding Publishing

Ever wondered if the Hemingway App would work for you? Read our review to find out exactly what this app is all about. Read more →

How to Write a Children's Picture Book in 8 Steps

Mar 04, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft

This guide will teach you how to write a children's picture book — and might just lead you to be the next Maurice Sendak or Margaret Wise Brown! Read more →

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