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How Creative Poetry Book Layouts Can Elevate Your Verse

Jan 17, 2023 – Book Design

Want to know what goes into creating a poetry book layout? Learn how it all comes together from our experienced designers. Read more →

Character Backstory: 7 Tips for Deepening Your Character's History

Jan 16, 2023 – Perfecting your Craft

Want to give your character's past extra depth? Check out these seven tips for creating an interesting character backstory. Read more →

The 7 Best Proofreading Softwares to Level Up Your Writing

Jan 13, 2023 – Perfecting your Craft

Let technology help you correct spelling and grammar mistakes in your writing. Here are the 7 best proofreading tools available right now. Read more →

Who vs. Whom: How to Tell Which Word to Use

Jan 11, 2023 – Perfecting your Craft

Ward off the grammar snobs in your life by finally figuring out the difference between "who" and "whom." Read more →

Plottr Review: Features, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Jan 04, 2023 – Perfecting your Craft

Find out if Plottr is the writing app for you as we break down its features in this review from the team at Reedsy. Read more →

Additional Reviews: Query Critique December 2025

Dec 11, 2022 – Understanding Publishing

Additional critiques from Reedsy's December 2025 query letter session. Read more →

Book Writing Templates: A Writer’s Secret Weapon [Download]

Dec 09, 2022 – Perfecting your Craft

Download 10 free templates to help you quickly shape your book idea into a unique story. Read more →

Free Download: The Insider’s Guide to Querying [Ebook]

Nov 17, 2022 – Understanding Publishing

Download our Insider Guide to Querying for top tips and querying strategies from top editors and literary agents. Read more →

What is a Literary Agent, and How Can They Help You Publish?

Nov 04, 2022 – Understanding Publishing

What makes a literary agent so valuable to an author? Find out what agents do, how they collaborate with authors, and how they get paid in this guide. Read more →

10 Personal Narrative Examples to Inspire Your Writing

Oct 31, 2022 – Perfecting your Craft

Need inspiration for your next personal narrative essay? Take a look at these ten fantastic examples from recent years. Read more →

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