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Struggling to master the art of writing? Reedsy shares top tips from industry giants on perfecting your craft. Read to find actionable advice on plot, character, storytelling and more!
How to Write Better: 7 Ways to Build Your Writing Muscles
Jan 26, 2026 – Perfecting your Craft
Want to know how to write better? Here are 7 habits to help you become a better writer, as well as exercises you can do today. Read more
50 Simile Examples to Sharpen Your Writing Like a Knife
Jan 16, 2026 – Perfecting your Craft
To really master the art of a good simile, in this post, we've compiled 50 examples of similes from everyday expressions, literature, poetry, music, and film. Read more
Inside the Reedsy Writing Discord: A Guided Tour
Jan 16, 2026 – Perfecting your Craft
Explore the Reedsy writing Discord and see how writers use feedback channels, challenges, prompts, and events to stay motivated and write together. Read more
What is Commercial Fiction? Definition + Examples
Jan 14, 2026 – Perfecting your Craft
Find out what makes a book commercial, from engaging hooks to plot-driven narratives. Read more
24 Memoir Examples to Inspire Your Own
Nov 10, 2025 – Perfecting your Craft
To inspire your own memoir, here are 24 memoir examples to shine some light on the types of memoirs that have sold well in the industry. Read more
The 5 Best NaNoWriMo Alternatives to Draft Your Novel in 2026
Oct 06, 2025 – Perfecting your Craft
What comes after the now defunct NaNoWriMo? Here are 5 alternatives to keep the challenge of writing a novel in November alive. Read more
What is Imagery? 7 Types and Examples of Imagery
Aug 21, 2025 – Perfecting your Craft
In this article, we’ll explore the seven most common types of imagery and give examples of each to show how they work. Read more
The 5 Best Free Grammar Checkers Online, Reviewed
Aug 13, 2025 – Perfecting your Craft
Which is the best tool to proofread your writing? Here's what we found out. Read more
50+ Pun Examples That’ll Crack You Up
Jun 30, 2025 – Perfecting your Craft
A lighthearted look at puns — how they work, why they stick, and how writers use them. Read more
Figurative Language: Types, Examples, and How to Use It
Jun 16, 2025 – Perfecting your Craft
A break-down of what figurative language is, common types of figurative language, examples from literature, and advice on how to use it in your own writing. Read more
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