How to Format a Book (the Free and Easy Way)
Nov 15, 2019 – Book Design
Learn how to format a book using free and paid software. Includes formatting tips and a tutorial video for Reedsy's own book editor. Read more →
Editing services... from actual book editors
Nov 15, 2019 – Understanding Publishing
Reedsy's professionals offer the best and most reliable editing services for writer and authors — with over 2,000 editors to choose from. Read more →
Parts of a Book: Front Matter, Back Matter and More
Nov 13, 2019 – Understanding Publishing
What are the different parts of a book? Learn what makes up the front matter, back matter, and body — so you can create your own book today! Read more →
What is Writer’s Block? A Guide to the Writer’s Worst Nightmare
Nov 06, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft
Trying to break free of writer's block? Before you can treat it, you first need to diagnose the cause. With some help from well-known authors, we explore some common causes of writer's block. Read more →
What Is a Motif? Motifs Defined + 10 Illuminating Examples
Nov 06, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft
A motif in literature is something that's often analyzed, yet easily muddled. In this guide, we'll define exactly what is a motif using 10 helpful examples! Read more →
How to Write Faster: 8 Strategies for Productivity
Nov 04, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft
Trying to write your book faster? Here are 8 strategies to get the words flowing on the page and increase your output. Read more →
Novel Synopsis Example: Is This Tomorrow by Caroline Leavitt
Oct 24, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft
New York Times bestselling author Caroline Leavitt shares an early synopsis of her novel, Is This Tomorrow. Read more →
What is Upmarket Fiction? The Inside Publishing Scoop
Oct 21, 2019 – Understanding Publishing
Discover what makes Upmarket Fiction such a coveted niche of the publishing market. Read more →
3 Types of Irony: Tell Them Apart With Confidence (+ Examples)
Oct 04, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft
What is irony? We define the different types of irony and examine how they're used in writing books, TV shows, and films. Read more →
Anti-Heroes, Defined: How to Write Them, Plus 5 Examples
Oct 04, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft
Superman might be a hero, but Tyrion Lannister is definitely not — he's an "anti-hero." Learn exactly what an anti-hero is here — with lots of examples! Read more →
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