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8 Character Development Exercises to Write 3D Characters
Aug 21, 2017 – Perfecting your Craft

Try these 8 character development exercises to help you: establish your character's internal motivations, put them into context, and bring them to life. Read more →
My Building-Block Approach to Writing a Novel
Aug 17, 2017 – From our Authors

Many debut authors get stuck wondering how to start their novel. Novelist Dan Burns says the trick is to start small, and see where your story takes you. Read more →
How One Word Transformed a Hollywood Screenwriter's Career
Aug 09, 2017 – From our Authors

Writer of "The Land Before Time," Stu Krieger talks about foraying into the world of self-publishing, and how one word has been instrumental to his success. Read more →
The Ins and Outs of a Twitter Pitch Party
Jul 21, 2017 – Understanding Publishing

Looking to land a book deal or find an agent? Take a look at upcoming Twitter Pitch Parties and follow the advice in this post to get "hearted"! Read more →
What is the Narrative Arc? A Guide to Storytelling Through Story Structure
Jul 18, 2017 – Perfecting your Craft

Has anyone ever told you that your narrative arc was too weak? Too complex? Find out what that means and how you can fix it in this guide to arcs and plots. Read more →
Winning the World’s Largest Online Writing Contest – A Reedsy Success Story
Jul 12, 2017 – From our Authors, Understanding Publishing

The Wattys is a yearly writing competition by Wattpad. Author Rhón, one of the 2015 winners, shares his story on how he first gained fame on Wattpad. Read more →
Six common writing mistakes by first-time authors, and how to fix them!
Jul 10, 2017 – Perfecting your Craft

Here are the six most common writing mistakes identified by fiction editors, with simple fixes that can be done in the revision stage. Read more →
12 Types of Travel Writing Every Writer Should Know
Jun 21, 2017 – Perfecting your Craft

So, you want to be a travel writer? Find out the 12 types of travel writing that you can pitch to magazines, newspapers, and publishers. Read more →
Amazon Ads for Authors: Boost Your Sales TODAY
Jun 15, 2017 – Book Marketing

Learn how to use Amazon ads to leverage Kindle's bestselling books to your advantage. Includes step-by-step instructions. Read more →
Print and Distribute Your Book with Blurb and Reedsy
Jun 07, 2017 – Understanding Publishing, Reedsy News

Learn how to print and distribute bookstore-quality books using Reedsy and Blurb. It's a simple four-step plan from manuscript to final delivery. Read more →
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