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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 Fabulous Dialogue [9 Tips + Examples]
Jan 14, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Learn how to write great, effective dialogue with this 9-step process, using classic examples from books. Read more
15 Examples of Great Dialogue (And Why They Work So Well)
Jan 14, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Want to see what great dialogue looks like on the page? Here are 15 juicy examples to sink your teeth into — plus why we think they work so well. Read more
6 Unbreakable Dialogue Punctuation Rules All Writers Must Know
Jan 14, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Even wonder if the period goes inside or outside the quotation marks? In this guide, you'll learn all the dialogue rules you need in just a few minutes. Read more
270+ Other Words For "Said" To Supercharge Your Writing
Jan 14, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
We've compiled over 250 other words for 'said 'to inject action and emotion into your dialogue, so readers will practically hear it ringing in their ears. Read more
What Is a Tragic Hero? Definition, Examples & Common Traits
Jan 12, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
What makes a tragic hero, tragic? In this post, we'll tell you everything you ever wanted to know about this literary archetype, including examples from literature. Read more
How to Write a Graphic Novel in 8 Action-Packed Steps
Jan 12, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Learn how to write a graphic novel that readers will want to read (and illustrators will want to illustrate). Read more
Freytag’s Pyramid: Understand the Shape of Tragic Drama
Dec 14, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
Read on to discover the acts that make up Freytag’s pyramid as a story structure, and pay close attention as we apply each to Arthur Miller’s play Death of a Salesman. You’ll be a Freytag expert in no time. Read more
How to Write a Mystery: The 6 Secret Steps Revealed
Dec 02, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
A clever trail of clues is thrilling to read and even more fun to pen, so why not learn how to write a mystery of your own? We'll show you how. Read more
The Best Book Writing Software (2026 Update)
Nov 30, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
Find the right book writing software for your needs. Features quick reviews of Scrivener, Reedsy Studio, Plottr, and more. Read more
70 Interesting Character Flaws to Use In Your Story
Nov 20, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
Character flaws turn your ideas into three-dimensional people. Check out these 70 fascinating flaws to use in your own stories! Read more
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