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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 →

Print on Demand Books: The 6 Best Services in 2024, Compared!

Feb 13, 2019 – Understanding Publishing

What's the best service for print on demand books? In this post, we compare six of today's top POD services and give recommendations for authors. Read more →

How to Self-Publish a Book in 2024 [+ Checklist]

Feb 06, 2019 – Understanding Publishing

Learn the 7 steps to self-publish a book that will reach adoring readers across the world. Read more →

9 Common Types of Fantasy Characters (With Examples)

Jan 28, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft

This list covers nine of the most common types of fantasy characters. Don’t forget to scope out the 80+ examples of our favorite fantasy characters from popular books and movies. Read more →

What is Urban Fantasy? Definition and Examples

Jan 25, 2019 – Understanding Publishing

Get a grip on one of the most exciting fantasy subgenres with this complete guide that explains what is urban fantasy — and how to read more of it. Read more →

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