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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 →

Can Non-Fiction Authors Create Their Own Indexes?

Jul 14, 2017 – Understanding Publishing

Learn why hiring a freelance indexer to create a professional index is important for non-fiction authors looking to stand out in a competitive market. 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 →

Going Viral: 5 New Opportunities to Get Book Reviews

Jul 12, 2017 – Book Marketing

Book reviews in newspapers? They're a thing of the past. Find out how today's authors are reaching millions of readers thanks to a new breed of reviewer. 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 →

How Do You Choose the Right Viewpoint and Narrator for Your Novel?

Jul 10, 2017 – Perfecting your Craft

From omniscient narrator to limited narrator or objective one, editor Kristen Stieffel goes over the different viewpoints novelists can use. Read more →

Becoming an Amazon Bestselling Author with a First Fiction Book: An Interview with ML Banner

Jul 06, 2017 – Book Marketing

In this interview, indie author ML Banner reveals how he followed in Hugh Howey's footsteps and became an Amazon bestselling author with his first book. 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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