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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 Use Semicolons: Rules and Examples
May 26, 2023 – Perfecting your Craft
Confused about when to use a semicolon and how it's different from other punctuations? Here's a breakdown of the four main rules of semicolon usage, with plenty of examples. Read more
Alright vs All Right: What is the Difference? [+ Examples]
Apr 17, 2023 – Perfecting your Craft
Wondering what the difference is between alright and all right? Or which spelling is correct? This posts breaks it down using plenty of examples. Read more
How to Set Effective Writing Goals (That Will Help You Grow)
Apr 04, 2023 – Perfecting your Craft
Learn how to set helpful and realistic writing resolutions, tailored to your individual needs. Read more
How to Write a Prologue Readers Won't Skip (with Examples)
Mar 27, 2023 – Perfecting your Craft
Learn how to write a great prologue which will add to your story — and not just delay its beginning. Read more
How to End a Story: The 6 Ways All Stories End
Mar 17, 2023 – Perfecting your Craft
In our guide, we break down 6 common types of endings and explain what effect they have. Read more
Ensure vs Insure: How to Make Sure You Get It Right
Mar 16, 2023 – Perfecting your Craft
Explaining the difference between ensure, insure, and assure with sample sentences and a memory trick to keep them apart. Read more
What is an Oxford Comma and When Should You Use it? [+Examples]
Mar 10, 2023 – Perfecting your Craft
Everything you need to know about the Oxford comma, from the grammar, to the controversy, to the consequences of mistaken punctuation. With examples. Read more
What Is Polysyndeton? Repeating "And" for Emphasis
Mar 07, 2023 – Perfecting your Craft
Your proofreading software might suggest that it’s a sign of poor writing, but polysyndeton can be found in the Bible, Shakespeare’s plays, and more contemporary books and speeches than most of us realize. Read more
Title Capitalization Rules: Learn Which Words To Capitalize
Mar 03, 2023 – Perfecting your Craft
Whether you're using a style guide like AP, APA, MLA, or Chicago, or just want to make sure you're capitalizing your titles properly, this post explains all the rules so you know which words to capitalize or not. Read more
Lay vs. Lie: A Definitive Explanation
Feb 17, 2023 – Perfecting your Craft
To lay or to lie? Learn when to use each verb, and how to distinguish between them. Read more
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