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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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