Perfecting your craft

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!

First Person Point of View: Character-Driven Narration

May 08, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft

Discover more about first person point of view with this guide from Reedsy. Includes top tips from veteran book editors. Read more

Third Person Omniscient: The Ultimate Guide + Examples

May 08, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft

Learn all about the third person omniscient point of view — where the narrator knows anything and everything. Read more

30+ Writing Podcasts You Should Be Listening To

Apr 26, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft

Discover the writing podcasts which will educate, delight and inspire you to become a better writer and a published author. Read more

YA vs. Middle Grade Fiction: 4 Key Differences

Apr 03, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft

When writing for Middle Grade or YA audiences, you need to know what those different readers expect and need. Editor Jamie Evans explains. Read more

170 Writing Quotes by Famous Authors for Every Occasion

Mar 29, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft

Here are 170 inspiring writing quotes from famous authors like Hemingway, Stephen King, and J.K. Rowling to get your story going. Read more

How to Write a Novel: A Bestselling Author’s Guide

Mar 25, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft

A veteran editor and bestselling ghostwriter shares 8 tried-and-true steps to craft a compelling novel. Read more

The 40 Best Books About Writing: A Reading List for Authors

Mar 05, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft

These 40 best books about writing contain advice from Stephen King, Ann Lamott, and many more. Read more

Romance: Publishing’s Hottest Genres and Subgenres

Feb 15, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft

Romance comes in different flavors: here are the most popular romance subgenres you must know to get started. Read more

How to Write a Romance Novel: Your Adoring Readers Await!

Feb 08, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft

Love is a battlefield, but writing about it doesn't have to be. Here are seven actionable tips on how to write a romance novel. Read more

15 Beloved Romance Tropes — With Iconic Examples

Feb 07, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft

Want to write the next big romance hit? Get familiar with these ever-popular romance tropes. Read more

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