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The 13 Best Fantasy Map Generators, Tools, and Resources

Sep 22, 2021 – Book Design

Whether you fancy a randomly generated fantasy map as your muse, or designing a map from scratch, there's sure to be something here for you. Read more →

What is a Foil Character and What Role Do They Play? (With Examples)

Sep 01, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

What is a foil character and what do they add to a story? Here, we go through their main functions with examples from film and literature. Read more →

Rising Action: Where the Story Really Happens (With Examples)

Sep 01, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

Here we will give you an in-depth tour of the beating engine at the heart of all your favorite stories: rising action. Read more →

Book Printing Services: Which One Is Right for You?

Aug 16, 2021 – Understanding Publishing

Find the book printing service that best suits your needs with Reedsy's guide to offset, volume, and on demand printing. Read more →

Amazon Editorial Reviews: An Indie Author’s Secret Weapon

Aug 11, 2021 – Book Marketing

In this post, we’ll explain why Amazon editorial reviews matter, how to secure them, and how to use them to impact your launch. Read more →

Audiobooks: Your Guide to the Fastest Growing Format

Aug 03, 2021 – Understanding Publishing

This post will provide a brief introduction to the audiobook format, and explain why authors and readers are catching the audiobook bug. Read more →

An Ode to Independent Bookshops: Lessons from the Road

Jun 28, 2021 – Book Marketing

How can independent bookshops and self-published authors support each other? Hear about a Reedsy author's book tour. Read more →

How to Create Killer BookBub Ads in 5 Simple Steps

Jun 15, 2021

If you want to get your ad seen by dedicated readers, check out our super simple guide to creating BookBub ads. Read more →

4 Free Book Templates: Which Is Right For You?

Jun 11, 2021 – Book Design

Four free book templates to typeset your own book to industry standards. Read more →

ProWritingAid Review: Is this Grammarly for Serious Writers?

Jun 11, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

What does ProWritingAid offer and how does it compare to Grammarly? Find out in this comprehensive review and get 20% off a subscription. Read more →

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