Perfecting your craft

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!

Falling Action: Definition, Tips, and Examples

Jan 08, 2025 – Perfecting your Craft

Your complete guide to falling action: what it is, how to use it, and of course plenty of examples. Read more →

The 6 Key Elements of Plot, Explained (+ Plot Diagram)

Jan 06, 2025 – Perfecting your Craft

Discover the six essential elements that make up every great story, and learn how you can incorporate them in your writing. Read more →

Man vs. Society: The Most Relatable Conflict in Literature

Nov 15, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft

What is man vs. society in narrative? Learn all about this very relatable conflict with examples from books and movies. Read more →

Man vs. Technology: Media's Most Frightening Conflict

Nov 12, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft

Killer robots, sentient AI, and more: learn all about the man vs. technology conflict and how it manifests in these examples. Read more →

Man vs. Self: The Ultimate Inner Conflict in Literature

Nov 04, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft

We’re diving into man vs. self, the ultimate storytelling conflict. We’ll explore examples from film and literature, and share a few writing tips to help you master this internal conflict in your own stories. Read 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 →

Man vs. Man: The Most Popular Conflict in Literature

Nov 04, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft

We explore man vs. man conflict in writing, featuring literary examples and practical tips for incorporating it into your own stories. Read more →

Man vs. Fate: A Timeless Conflict in Literature

Nov 04, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft

Sometimes, destiny seems to stand between a character and their goal. Let’s dive into the classic man vs. fate conflict in literature, with some compelling examples from well-known narratives. Read more →

Win $100 Towards an Editor: Our Prize for NaNoWriMo Winners

Oct 28, 2024 – Perfecting your Craft

Find out how to win 100USD in credit when you write your NaNoWriMo novel in Reedsy Studio. 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 →

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