Reedsy

01/09/2026

Literary devices can do a lot of heavy lifting.

A metaphor can make an emotion tangible. Foreshadowing can quietly build tension. And sometimes, the smallest recurring image can carry an entire theme.

The trick is knowing when to use them, and when to leave them alone.

📌 Save this post for our next writing or editing session.

✍️ And if you’re looking for a place to plan, write, and organize your novel, you can try Reedsy Studio here: https://reedsy.com/studio

26/08/2026

There’s no one right way to structure a story ✍️

Some writers want a handful of turning points and plenty of room to explore. Others want every beat mapped out before they write a single chapter. And sometimes, you just need a framework to help you figure out what happens next.

Whether you’re plotting your first novel or trying to untangle a draft that’s lost its way, Reedsy Studio is your go to place.

🖋️ You can plan your novel with story structure templates, organize your ideas, and start writing to reach The End.

Try Studio here: https://reedsy.com/studio/templates/

21/08/2026

Your story might start with a single idea…

…then come the characters, places, conflicts, and magic systems. Suddenly you have a lot to keep track of. 👀

That’s where templates can help.

Reedsy Studio gives you guided templates to explore the different pieces of your story, from developing your protagonist and building fictional worlds, to defining magic systems, themes, and stakes.

Use the questions and prompts as a starting point, skip what you don’t need, and make the planning process your own. ✍️

Want to check out these templates? Head over to Reedsy Studio here: https://reedsy.com/studio/templates/

18/08/2026

Some of the most memorable characters in fiction aren’t the protagonist.

They’re the quirky best friend, the rival who wants to shine, the mentor who quietly carries regret.

Supporting characters shouldn’t exist just to fill space around your protagonist. They should shape the story, reveal new sides of your main character, and make the world feel like it extends beyond the page.

📌 Save this post for the next time you’re creating a cast of supporting characters.

✍️ And if you’re looking for a place to plan and write your characters, you can try Reedsy Studio here: https://reedsy.com/studio/

10/08/2026

Filter words like saw, heard, and felt aren’t inherently bad. Sometimes they’re exactly what a sentence needs. But when every sentence is filtered through your character, readers can feel one step removed from the story.

That’s why they’re one of the first things many writers look for during the editing process.

📌 Save this post for your next revision session.

✍️ And if you’re looking for a place to plan, write, edit, and organize your novel, you can try Reedsy Studio here: https://reedsy.com/studio/

Which filter word catches you out most often? 👀

05/08/2026

Every writer has their own habits, routines, and rituals. The trick is finding the ones that help you keep going until you reach “The End.”

Here are seven tips that have helped many writers stay consistent and finish their drafts. Take what works, adapt the rest, and keep writing.

What’s one writing tip that has helped you write more consistently? We’d love to hear it in the comments ✍️

🖋️ And if you’d like a place to plan and write your novel, you can try Reedsy Studio here: https://reedsy.com/studio/

30/07/2026

Looking for inspiration for your next planning session? We’ve got you covered.

Meet Board Templates 🗂️

Whether you’re following the Hero’s Journey, outlining your next fantasy epic, or plotting a romance from meet-cute to happily ever after, you’ll find ready-made boards to help you get started (and the freedom to make them your own).

Less time wondering where to begin. More time shaping up your story.

📒 Try Board Templates here: https://reedsy.com/studio/

22/05/2026

Calling all writers! I’m taking over ’s Reedsy Prompts short story contest this week with a US$250 prize and feedback from yours truly!

Channelling Pursuit of Jade vibes, I set five prompts you can find here: https://shorturl.at/wqcE1 (live link in stories). Deadline is 29 May, 1-3k word count, US$5 entry fee.

More on the reasons behind the prompts in my newsletter aychao.substack.com/p/lost-then-found (link in bio).

Can’t wait to read your stories 💕

Best of luck and may the words be ever with you! 🍀🧧

15/05/2026

The AMA session is live! 🎉 Post your questions here: shorturl.at/Raxn6

Ask a literary agent anything! Jon Michael Darga of Aevitas Creative Management will be doing a Reddit AMA on r/literarycontests this Friday, May 15 in collaboration with Reedsy to answer questions about writing, publishing, books, and anything you’d like to ask. The thread is live at https://reddit.com/literarycontests. Add your questions for Jon!

05/05/2026

Just one month left! 🗓️

That’s how much time you have to submit to the inaugural Reedsy Literary Prize. Plenty of time to get that first draft down and give it the final polish it deserves before the deadline!

If you’ve been wanting a reason to actually finish a short story instead of endlessly tweaking chapter one of your novel…THIS IS IT.

Reedsy’s Literary Prize is open.

Top prize:
• $1,500
• Guaranteed publication in their magazine
• Personalized feedback from a top literary agent

The prompt:
Write a story that includes change or transformation.

Which means this isn’t about clever twists.
It’s about character journey. 😏

2,000–5,000 words.
Any genre.
Deadline May 31.

If you’re serious about leveling up your craft, this is worth looking at! Join here: https://shorturl.at/kJqpE