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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!
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
Looking to dive into the proverbial pool of love? Discover how to write a heart-racing romance novel of your own in this post. 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
9 Common Types of Fantasy Characters (With Examples)
Jan 28, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft
This list covers nine of the most common types of fantasy characters. Don’t forget to scope out the 80+ examples of our favorite fantasy characters from popular books and movies. Read more
45 Rhetorical Devices: Your Secret Writing Weapons [Download Cheatsheet]
Jan 11, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft
Discover 45 rhetorical devices with this extensive list — complete with examples of the devices in action. Read more
How to Make a Comic Book in 5 Superheroic Steps
Jan 05, 2019 – Perfecting your Craft
Learn how to write a comic book and publish it for the enjoyment of eager readers. Read more
Character Descriptions: How To Write Them (in 3 Steps)
Dec 21, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft
What is the best way to describe a character to your readers? We explore how to write character descriptions through three rules and many more examples. Read more
150+ Useful Character Quirks (Plus a Few Clichés to Avoid)
Dec 18, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft
Need to jazz up the people in your novel? Take inspiration from over 150 character quirks... plus a few clichés you ought to avoid. Read more
Defining Your Characters: 150+ Character Mannerisms
Dec 12, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft
Sometimes, all you need are tiny physical tics and character mannerisms to help flesh out your book's character. Here are over 150 of them. Read more
What Makes a Compelling Romance Novel?
Dec 07, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft
Find out what all satisfying romance novels have in common with this guest post from Reedsy editor Ann Leslie Tuttle. Read more
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