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Amazon Ads for Authors: Magic Bullet or Waste of Time?

Jun 27, 2022 – Book Marketing

Is Amazon ads the magic bullet authors need to advertise their book? Read this breakdown of the ad platform's pros and cons to find out. Read more →

What is a Haiku? Japan’s Beloved Poetry Format, Explained

May 12, 2022 – Perfecting your Craft

A closer look at the format, features, and history of the popular Japanese poetry form. Read more →

How to Research Your Market: An Author's Guide [Checklist]

May 11, 2022 – Understanding Publishing

Ensure your book finds its readership even before you write a single word of it. Download our market research checklist for authors Read more →

How to Write a Self-Help Book (That Actually Helps People)

Apr 18, 2022 – Perfecting your Craft

You’ve overcome an obstacle or problem and learned some important life lessons — now you want to write a self-help book and share your experience and wisdom with other people. Read more →

Bookdle: The Word-a-Day Publishing App

Apr 01, 2022 – Reedsy News

Discover a new way to engage and excite your readers. Bookdle: Publishing's answer to Wordle. Read more →

What is a Vanity Press? A Guide to Vanity Publishing

Mar 02, 2022

Reedsy's guide to vanity presses, along with reasons why authors should steer clear of them. Read more →

Types of Poems: 15 Poetry Forms You Need to Know

Feb 07, 2022 – Perfecting your Craft

If you don't know your odes from your epics, we'll show you the 15 types of poems that all readers should know. Read more →

How to Copyright a Book in 7 Simple Steps [Updated 2024]

Feb 04, 2022 – Understanding Publishing

Need to know how to copyright a book? Check out this 7-step guide and download the free resource. Read more →

What Is Symbolism? Definition and Examples

Jan 03, 2022 – Perfecting your Craft

Symbols are used to represent important ideas in books, films, and more. Learn all about symbolism in literature here, complete with classic examples! Read more →

Affect vs. Effect: How To Always Pick the Right Word

Dec 29, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft, Book Marketing

Learn three memory tricks to ensure you'll never again confuse 'affect' and 'effect'. Read more →

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