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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 Better: 6 Ways To Level Up Your Writing
Oct 28, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Whether you're working on a story, an essay, or an article, here are 6 ways to consistently write better. Read more
5 Writing Techniques Every Writer Should Try on for Size
Oct 26, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Looking for some fresh writing techniques to build your skills or help you push through writer’s block? Here are 5 that you can try on for size! Read more
9 Editing Tips: How to Self-Edit Your Own Writing (+ Checklist)
Oct 21, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Finished your first draft and ready for the next step? We've put together nine top tips to help kickstart your self-edit! Read more
How to Write a Story in 6 Spellbinding Steps
Oct 07, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Whether you’re looking to pen a novel, a screenplay, or a short story, here’s how to write a fantastic story in six steps. Read more
Dynamic vs Static Characters: Definition and Examples
Sep 30, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
A deep dive on what dynamic and static characters are with plenty of examples from literature. Read more
What is a Foil Character? Definition, Purpose, and Examples
Sep 01, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
What is a foil character in literature and what purpose do they serve? In this post, we’ll explore a range of classic and modern examples that show how to use foil characters to create richer stories and make the protagonist shine. Read more
Rising Action: Definition, Tips, and Examples
Sep 01, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Here we will give you an in-depth tour of the beating engine at the heart of all your favorite stories: rising action. Read more
Writing Flash Fiction: 5 Quick Tips for Mini Masterpieces
Sep 01, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Writing flash fiction is an exciting, low-stakes way to experiment. Learn how to write a masterpiece of a micro-story with our 5 quick tips. Read more
The Ultimate Guide to Third Person Point of View (+ Examples)
Jul 19, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
A breakdown of the third person point of view, how it works, and why authors love it. Read more
Third Person Limited: the Definitive Guide + Examples
Jul 13, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft
Discover why third person limited is such a potent point of view in writing — and let us reveal our top tips for using this viewpoint. Read more
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