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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 →

READ THIS Before You Enroll in KDP Select!

Feb 27, 2019 – Understanding Publishing

Should you enroll in KDP Select? It's a question faced by all indie authors — and in this post, we give you the info you need to make that decision. 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 2025, 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 Write a Romance Novel: Your Adoring Readers Await!

Feb 08, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft

Love is a battlefield, but writing about it doesn't have to be. Here are seven actionable tips on how to write a romance novel. Read more →

13 Beloved Romance Tropes Every Reader Will Recognize

Feb 07, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft

If you want to write the next big romance hit, you better become familiar with these ever-popular romance tropes. Read more →

How to Self-Publish a Book in 2025 [+ Checklist]

Feb 06, 2019 – Understanding Publishing

Ready to share your story? Find out how to self publish a book and reach readers worldwide with our step-by-step guide. 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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