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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 a Book in 7 Steps: Advice From a Writing Coach
Aug 04, 2026 – Perfecting your Craft
Writing coach Tom Witcomb draws on 18 years of experience to tell you how to write a book, from finding an idea to finishing your first draft. Read more
11 Writing Strategies You Can Use Today
Aug 03, 2026 – Perfecting your Craft
Want to write better and/or faster? Here are 11 tried-and-true writing strategies you can use today. Read more
Writer's Block: What's Causing It, and How to Fix It
Jun 11, 2026 – Perfecting your Craft
Trying to break free of every writer's worst fear? Here are 12 tips to overcome writer's block. Read more
Powerful Personification Examples That Bring Stories to Life
Mar 23, 2026 – Perfecting your Craft
In this article, we’ll go through 7 common types of personification with plenty of examples. Read more
What is a Plot Hole? 3 Common Types (With Examples)
Mar 18, 2026 – Perfecting your Craft
Learn what a plot hole is and how to avoid writing them. Read more
200+ Character Traits to Elevate Your Writing
Mar 10, 2026 – Perfecting your Craft
What makes a character feel real? Explore 200+ character traits — positive, negative, emotional, and physical — to help you write more believable, complex, and compelling characters. Read more
Fiction vs Nonfiction: Rethinking the Divide
Jan 28, 2026 – Perfecting your Craft
Is fiction vs nonfiction a false binary? Explore how both create meaning through storytelling, where they differ, and how writers can label their work with confidence. Read 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
The 5 Top Writing Discord Servers of 2026
Jan 16, 2026 – Perfecting your Craft
Discover the five best Discord servers for writers right now — from structured craft communities to gamified accountability challenges — and find the one that fits your writing goals. Read more
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