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Dramatic Irony: 7 Examples of Suspenseful Ignorance

Aug 31, 2022 – Perfecting your Craft

Want to know what dramatic irony is, and how it's used in literature and TV? You'll find all the answers you need here. Read more →

How to Make Money by Writing Books: 8 Tips for Success

Aug 30, 2022 – Understanding Publishing

If you want to be an author who makes a living from books, here are eight tips to help you make money as a writer. Read more →

Developing Your Author Brand: 6 Ways to Showcase Your Unique Writing Identity

Aug 08, 2022 – Book Marketing

An "author brand" can be a pretty vague concept. Learn how to successfully develop yours in this post by Harry Bingham. Read more →

How to Make Your Book Newsworthy: 5 Tips from a Publicist

Aug 05, 2022 – Book Marketing

How can you earn media coverage for your book? Book publicity takes some preparation and watchfulness, but it can help your book become news. Read more →

How Much Does It Cost to Publish a Children’s Book?

Jul 20, 2022 – Understanding Publishing

A breakdown of all the costs involved with publishing a children's book, from editing, to design, to printing and more. Read more →

What is an Imprint? A Division of a Larger Publisher

Jun 28, 2022 – Understanding Publishing

We’ve asked three Reedsy editors with experience working for ‘Big 5’ publishers, and compiled everything you need to know about imprints in this post. Read more →

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 →

How to Set Up and Manage Your Amazon Book Ads

Jun 27, 2022

Interested in using Amazon Ads to promote your book? Here's a six-step guide to setting up and monitoring your Amazon book advertising campaigns. Read more →

How to Write a Haiku: 6 Key Steps to Follow

Jun 09, 2022 – Perfecting your Craft

Follow this step-by-step guide to start writing your wonderful collection of haiku poems! Read more →

Optimizing Your Blurb for Amazon (and Other Retailers)

May 30, 2022 – Understanding Publishing

FInd out how to turn your book's blurb into a powerful tool for selling more copies online. Read more →

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