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7 Types of Conflict in Literature: A Writer's Guide

Jun 07, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

Every battle a character picks is a type of conflict that drives a narrative forward. Discover the seven types of conflict and how they affect a story. Read more →

Grammarly Alternatives: 19 Grammar Tools for Any Budget

Jun 07, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

Want to eradicate all writing mistakes but you're not sure about Grammarly? Here are 18 alternative spelling and grammar tools you might want to see! Read more →

What is a Short Story? Definitions and Examples

May 17, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

Reedsy’s comprehensive guide to all things short story-related! In this series how to write, submit, and publish your short story. Read more →

Inclusive Language: An Author's Guide (with Examples)

May 10, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

Learn about inclusive language with examples that will help you welcome a wider range of readers into the wonderful world of your writing. Read more →

Social Media for Writers: The Complete Guide

May 07, 2021 – Book Marketing

Learn all about the major social media platforms for writers, and how to make the most of your social channels as an author! Read more →

What is Kindle Vella? And Should You Join as an Author?

Apr 21, 2021 – Understanding Publishing

Kindle Vella is Amazon’s foray into the “serialization market,” competing with Wattpad or Radish for a younger readership. So how is it different? Read more →

BookFunnel Review: Should You Use It to Deliver Your Ebooks?

Apr 19, 2021 – Book Marketing

Thinking about using BookFunnel to deliver your ebooks? Here's what it has to offer, from stellar reader support to group promotions. Read more →

Reedsy's Guide to Sustainable Publishing

Apr 19, 2021 – Understanding Publishing

If you're an eco-conscious author looking to publish responsibly, we've got you covered with our guide to sustainable book publishing. Read more →

50+ Book Ideas (and 11 Ways to Find Even More!)

Apr 09, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

The ultimate bank of book ideas ripe and ready for writing. Plus 11 creative ways to come up with even more of your own. Read more →

How to Build an Author Email List in 6 Simple Steps

Apr 08, 2021 – Book Marketing

Learn how you can build and leverage an author email list to keep your readers engaged and turn them into life-long fans. Read more →

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