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How to Market a Nonfiction Book: 5 Steps to Selling More Books

Nov 20, 2019 – Book Marketing

Learn how to market a nonfiction book with this rich and practical guide. Includes notes on advertising, blogging, podcasts and more. Read more →

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 Studio. 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 →

Writer's Block: How to Overcome Writing Constipation

Nov 06, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft

Trying to break free of writer's block? Here are 10 ways to cure yourself of the creative curse. 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 →

Creative Nonfiction: How to Spin Facts into Narrative Gold

Nov 05, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft

In this post, we'll walk you through the ins and outs of writing creative nonfiction and its major subcategories — all fleshed out with examples of the best creative nonfiction books on the market. 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 →

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