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Reedsy Studio Writing Challenges

Jan 02, 2026 – Reedsy News

Join Reedsy Studio’s free writing challenges and join thousands of writers in hitting your word-count goals. Read more →

The 20 Best Book Covers of 2025

Dec 31, 2025 – Book Design

Discover the 20 best book covers of 2025, made right here on Reedsy. Read more →

Book Cover Design Costs: Professional Rates for 2026

Dec 23, 2025 – Understanding Publishing

An in-depth look at the cost of getting a professional book cover design, genre by genre, based on internal data. Read more →

The Best Audiobook Production Services of 2026

Dec 22, 2025 – Understanding Publishing

A guide to audiobook production services in 2026, from human narration to AI tools. Learn costs, distribution options, and which service fits your publishing goals. Read more →

What Makes a Good Book Cover? Your Guide to Research and Trends

Dec 19, 2025 – Book Design

A good book cover is eye-catching and communicates the book's genre to the reader. Reedsy's in-house designer Raúl Gil teaches you how to research book cover trends to inform your design decisions. Read more →

How to Design a Book Cover: 10 Dos and Don’ts

Dec 19, 2025 – Book Design

Learn the secrets to designing a compelling book cover from Reedsy's in-house designer, Raúl Gil. Read more →

How to Create a Book Cover: A Practical Step-by-Step Guide

Dec 19, 2025 – Book Design

Reedy's in-house designer Raúl Gil walks you through how to create a book cover, from selecting the right design tools to exporting the file with the correct specifications. Read more →

What is Upmarket Fiction? Definition and Examples

Dec 18, 2025 – Understanding Publishing

Discover what makes upmarket fiction such a coveted niche of the publishing market. Read more →

Social Media for Writers: A Beginner’s Guide

Dec 15, 2025 – 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 →

Speechify Review: Is It Worth It For Authors?

Dec 15, 2025 – Understanding Publishing

In this review, we’ll be looking at Speechify from a writer’s perspective, assessing whether it can meaningfully replace a professional audiobook narrator and how you might use it for better productivity. Read more →

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