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Expository Writing: The Craft of Sharing Information
Mar 02, 2023 – Understanding Publishing
Expository writing is a fundamental part of how we learn and make sense of the world. Learn all about it in this post. Read more
Additional Reviews: Query Critique December 2025
Dec 11, 2022 – Understanding Publishing
Additional critiques from Reedsy's December 2025 query letter session. Read more
Free Download: The Insider’s Guide to Querying [Ebook]
Nov 17, 2022 – Understanding Publishing
Download our Insider Guide to Querying for top tips and querying strategies from top editors and literary agents. Read more
What is a Literary Agent, and How Can They Help You Publish?
Nov 04, 2022 – Understanding Publishing
What makes a literary agent so valuable to an author? Find out what agents do, how they collaborate with authors, and how they get paid in this guide. Read more
How to Self-Publish a Romance Novel: Love is in the Air
Oct 28, 2022 – Understanding Publishing
Learn how to self-publish a romance novel with insider tips from bestselling indie authors. Read more
What is Line Editing and How Can It Help Your Book?
Oct 22, 2022 – Understanding Publishing
Line editing polishes your language and perfects your style line-by-line. Learn more here, including examples of line editing and how to do it yourself! Read more
How Much Does It Cost to Publish a Book on Amazon?
Oct 14, 2022 – Understanding Publishing
Is it really free to publish on KDP? Let's take a look at the hidden (and not-so-hidden) costs for publishing on Amazon. Read more
How Much Does It Cost to Publish a Children’s Book?
Jul 20, 2022 – Understanding Publishing
A breakdown of all the costs involved with publishing a children's book, from editing, to design, to printing and more. Read more
What is an Imprint? A Division of a Larger Publisher
Jun 28, 2022 – Understanding Publishing
We’ve asked three Reedsy editors with experience working for ‘Big 5’ publishers, and compiled everything you need to know about imprints in this post. Read more
Optimizing Your Blurb for Amazon (and Other Retailers)
May 30, 2022 – Understanding Publishing
FInd out how to turn your book's blurb into a powerful tool for selling more copies online. Read more
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