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Book Illustration: 25 Beautiful Examples

Apr 08, 2019 – Book Design

Great illustrations can help bring a story to life. Check out these 25 beautiful book illustration examples from contemporary artists! Read more →

What is the Cost of a Professional Author Website?

Apr 05, 2019 – Book Marketing

Using data from the Reedsy Marketplace, you can now get some insight into the cost of a professionally made author website. Read more →

YA vs. Middle Grade Fiction: 4 Key Differences (2024 Update)

Apr 03, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft, Understanding Publishing

When writing for Middle Grade or YA audiences, you need to know what those different readers expect and need. Editor Jamie Evans explains. Read more →

170 Writing Quotes by Famous Authors for Every Occasion

Mar 29, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft

Here are 170 inspiring writing quotes from famous authors like Hemingway, Stephen King, and J.K. Rowling to get your story going. Read more →

How to Become an Author: The Ultimate Guide

Mar 25, 2019 – Understanding Publishing

Find out how to become an author with this guide from the Reedsy team. Includes best practices for both traditional and self-publishing. Read more →

How to Write a Novel: 13-Steps From a Bestselling Writer [+Templates]

Mar 25, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft

Learn how to write a novel in just 13 steps — from before you start writing your manuscript, to during, and then what to do once you finish the first draft. Read more →

What is Exposition? Examples of Backstory in Action

Mar 13, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft

Learn what exposition is, and how authors can use it to seamlessly sneak backstory into their writing. Read more →

The 40 Best Books About Writing: A Reading List for Authors

Mar 05, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft

These 40 best books about writing contain advice from Stephen King, Ann Lamott, and many more. Read more →

Big Announcement! We've Launched a New Book Marketing Tool

Mar 04, 2019 – Book Marketing, Reedsy News

Find out more about Reedsy Discovery, the new marketing tool that allows indie authors to connect with a huge community of reviewers and readers. Read more →

Romance: Publishing’s Hottest Genres and Subgenres

Feb 15, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft

Romance comes in different flavors: here are the most popular romance subgenres you must know to get started. Read more →

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