Reedsy

08/08/2025

Every story has a turning point — what’s yours? ✨

This week’s Reedsy Prompts contest is all about pivotal moments — those events, big or small, that change everything. From personal milestones to bold fresh starts, we want to read the stories only you can tell.

🗓️ Deadline: August 15 at 11:59 PM EST
🔗 Enter here: https://shorturl.at/69pd2

05/08/2025

🎭 Ever wondered why some stories hook you instantly while others feel like homework? It's all about exposition – the art of revealing background info!

From avoiding the dreaded "info dump" to mastering the subtle art of "show don't tell," great exposition is one of the things that separates amateur writing from pro-level storytelling.

Learn when to tell (yes, it's okay sometimes!), when to show, and how to weave crucial details through dialogue and action without boring your readers.

Read the full post on blog.reedsy.com!

01/08/2025

Want feedback on your writing from a former HarperCollins editor? The dog days of summer are here... and we’ve got something special for you ☀️

This week’s contest is guest-judged by Reedsy editor Dominic Wakeford — and the winner will receive $250 PLUS personal feedback from Dominic himself. Are you ready to write through the heat?

📅 Deadline: August 8 at 11:59 PM EST
✍️ Join here: https://shorturl.at/EWyws

25/07/2025

What’s left unsaid can be the most powerful thing... 🧵🪡 Ready to leave a thread hanging? Enter our latest contest for a chance to win $250!

🗓️ Deadline: August 1 at 11:59 PM EST
🔗 Link in bio or join here: https://shorturl.at/FONkK

18/07/2025

What makes machine different from man? 🤖 Join our latest contest to show us (and get the chance to win $250)!

🕗 Deadline: July 25 at 11:59 PM EST
🔗 Link to join: https://shorturl.at/qgQNx

27/06/2025

Are you always thinking about "what ifs" and the past? Put that pen to paper and join our latest contest for the chance to win $250 ✍️

🕗 Deadline: July 4 at 11:59 PM EST
🔗 Link to join: https://shorturl.at/c0ZeB (or link in bio)

20/06/2025

Step out into the sunshine! Join our latest writing contest for the chance to win $250 ☀️

🕗 Deadline: June 27 at 11:59 PM EST
🔗 Link to join: https://shorturl.at/Ecqs0 (or link in bio)

13/06/2025

Are you obsessed with dark secrets and twisted minds? Join our latest story contest, run in collaboration with 🖤

🕰️ Deadline: June 20 at 11:59 PM EST
🔗 Link to join: https://shorturl.at/Ecqs0 (or link in bio)

09/06/2025

You’ve got until this Friday to write a story for our contest with WOW! Women On Writing! 💡

Read more about it and join here: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/contests/306/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=wow

REEDSY PROMPTS is a weekly short story contest where you are inspired by a prompt!

This week, we provided the prompts & we are judging the contests, and it’s a form contest. What does that mean?

We explain at the link, and it’s fun and creative if this is your introduction to the idea!

Questions? Ask in the comments. https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/contests/306/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=wow

Reedsy

04/06/2025

Are you ready to take the next step toward landing a book deal? 📚✍️ Join us for our next one-day conference on querying as a nonfiction author and learn how to master this process.

The day will be packed with presentations and panels featuring top editors and literary agents, each sharing hard-earned wisdom from years in the publishing business.

Their stellar line-up of speakers includes (editor, author, and former literary agent), Justin Brouckaert (literary agent and editor), .phillips (literary agent and editor), (literary agent and editor), Megan Close Zavala (editor, book coach, and former literary agent) and (senior literary agent).

📅 Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025
⏰ Starting time: 11am NYC | 4pm London (4h runtime, including breaks)

Swipe to see the full lineup of presentations, and grab your ticket at reedsy.com/learning/events (link in bio)

21/05/2025

Whether you’re writing a memoir for those near and dear to you or seeking commercial success, join us for a masterclass with memoir experts Amanda Edgar and Rebecca van Laer. ✍️📚

In this packed double-session, you’ll learn about the internal and external elements you need to create a memoir with wide appeal – from finding your voice and narrative arc, to identifying your purpose and target audience, and selecting the publishing path that is right for you.

📅Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025
⏰Starting time: 3pm NYC | 8pm London (2h runtime)

Grab your ticket at reedsy.com/learning/events (link in bio)

08/05/2025

🎉 Dreaming of publishing a children’s book and making money from it?

Karen Inglis, bestselling indie author of The Secret Lake, shares her tried-and-tested 8-step guide to success — from writing and editing to printing, distributing, and marketing like a pro.

Swipe through to learn the steps, then check out the full post on our blog (link in bio).