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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!
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
Character Questionnaires: 100+ Revealing Character Questions
Nov 18, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
Put your character in the hot seat with over 100 juicy character development questions from Reedsy's Character Questionnaires. Read more
Creative Writing Classes: 13 Online Courses for Writers
Nov 09, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
We’ve gathered 13 of our favorite online creative writing classes. They range in time commitment and writing topics, with something that will fit your needs and lifestyle. Read more
Creative Writing: 8 Fun Ways to Get Started
Nov 04, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
8 fun exercise ideas to help you get started with creative writing today. Read more
What Is the Setting of a Story? How to Write 3 Types of Settings
Oct 16, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
The best story settings come to vivid life in their readers' minds. Learn all about the setting of a story and how to write it in this guide! Read more
How to Write a Novella: 7 Tips From an Expert
Sep 09, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
Get the low down on how to write a novella, with insider tips from a professional editor on length, character development, conflict and more. Read more
How to Plan a Novel: From Idea to First Draft in 7 Tips
Jul 17, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
Have an exciting book idea that you want to work on? Hold your horses and discover how to plan a novel before jumping into the actual writing! Read more
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