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How to Start a Publishing Company in 2026
Jan 23, 2019 – Understanding Publishing
This comprehensive guide covers the steps involved in how to start a publishing company — and will help you decide if it's the right path for you. Read more
How To Build an Author Website: a Step-by-Step Guide [+ Checklist]
Jan 16, 2019 – Book Marketing
An author website is an essential part of your branding and marketing strategy. Learn how to build one in 7 steps. Read more
12 Book Marketing Mistakes to Banish in 2026
Jan 15, 2019 – Book Marketing
Avoid the most common mistakes that self-publishing authors make when creating their book marketing campaign, from Facebook Ads to Bookbub to design. 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
12 Types of Characters Every Writer Should Know
Dec 06, 2018 – Perfecting your Craft
What are the 12 essential character types and how can you use them? Find out in this super-thorough guide! Read more
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