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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!
Man vs. Supernatural: The Most Imaginative Conflict in Literature
Nov 04, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft
From mutant spiders to demons, let's explore man vs. supernatural conflict in literature with some otherworldly examples from narrative. Read more
100+ Character Ideas (and How to Come Up With Your Own)
Aug 23, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft
Character creation can be challenging. To help spark your creativity, here’s a list of 100+ character ideas, along with tips on how to come up with your own. Read more
How to Introduce a Character: 8 Tips To Hook Readers In
Aug 16, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft
Introducing characters is an art, and these eight tips and examples will help you master it. Read more
450+ Powerful Adjectives to Describe a Person (With Examples)
Jun 19, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft
Want a handy list to help you bring your characters to life? Discover words that describe physical attributes, dispositions, and emotions. Read more
How to Write an Autobiography: The Story of Your Life
Jun 05, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft
Want to write your autobiography but aren’t sure where to start? This step-by-step guide will take you from opening lines to publishing it for everyone to read. Read more
Climax of a Story: Definition, Examples, and Tips
May 31, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft
The climax is perhaps a story's most crucial moment, but many writers struggle to stick the landing. Let's see what makes for a great story climax. Read more
Fourth Person Point of View: We Are the Narrator
May 24, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft
What is the fourth person point of view? Learn all about this underused narrative perspective with supporting examples from books. Read more
What is Tone in Literature? Definition & Examples
May 10, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft
We show you, with supporting examples, how tone in literature influences readers' emotions and perceptions of a text. Read more
Writing Cozy Mysteries: 7 Essential Tips & Tropes
May 02, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft
We show you how to write a compelling cozy mystery with advice from published authors and supporting examples from literature. Read more
Man vs. Nature: The Most Compelling Conflict in Writing
Apr 18, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft
What is man vs. nature? Learn all about this timeless conflict with examples of man vs. nature in books, television, and film. Read more
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