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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 Children's Picture Book in 8 Steps
Mar 04, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
This guide will teach you how to write a children's picture book — and might just lead you to be the next Maurice Sendak or Margaret Wise Brown! Read more
The 17 Best Writing Apps to Boost Your Writing
Mar 03, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
Looking for writing apps that will actually improve your work? Here are 17 word processing, editing, and productivity apps to get the job done. Read more
What is the Epilogue of a Book? Just One More Thing…
Jan 31, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
In this post, we look closer at what an epilogue is and share our top advice on how to write a strong one that will end your book with a bang. Read more
Preptober: 8 Tips to Actually Draft a Novel in November
Jan 16, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
Check out our Preptober guide to set yourself up for success before drafting a novel in November. Read more
Second Person Point of View: Definition + Examples
Jan 07, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft
Reedsy's experienced editors give you 4 reasons to consider writing from the second person point of view — and 3 reasons to reconsider. Read more
The Best Novel Writing Software of 2026
Dec 28, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft
Check out this list of the best novel writing software — with tons of programs to keep you organized and inspired till the very last page. Read more
Character Development: How to Create Fan-Favorite Characters in 5 Steps
Dec 20, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft
Learn to create a compelling and unique character with the help of our character development template. Read more
How to Write a Nonfiction Book in 6 Steps
Nov 25, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft
The waiting period is over, it's finally time to write that manuscript. Learn exactly how to write a nonfiction book in this comprehensive guide. Read more
Writer's Block: How to Overcome Writing Constipation
Nov 06, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft
Trying to break free of every writer's worst fear? Here are 10 tips to overcome writer's block. Read more
What Is a Motif? Motifs Defined + 10 Illuminating Examples
Nov 06, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft
A motif in literature is something that's often analyzed, yet easily muddled. In this guide, we'll define exactly what is a motif using 10 helpful examples! Read more
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