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What is a page break? (and how to use one in a book)

What a page break is, how it differs from pressing Enter and from a section break, where it belongs in a book, and the mistakes to avoid.

Point of view in fiction: first vs third (vs second)

First, second and third person compared: what each does for the reader, how to choose, and the viewpoint mistakes to fix before you send the file.

What Is a Novella? Definition, Word Count and How It Differs from a Novel

A novella sits between a short story and a novel: 17,500 to under 40,000 words under the Nebula rules. What makes one, with examples and a self-check.

Simile vs metaphor: the difference, and how to use each well

A simile compares with like or as; a metaphor states one thing is another. Here is when each works, the mistakes to avoid, and a four-question test for your own draft.

Passive voice: when it's actually correct (with examples)

Passive voice is not an error. It is a shift in emphasis that is right when the doer is unknown, obvious or unimportant, and wrong when it hides responsibility.

Em dash vs en dash: which one, and when (a writer's rule)

The em dash marks a pause, the en dash marks a range, and the hyphen joins one compound word. Here is how to tell them apart and check your manuscript.

When to Use a Semicolon (and When Not To): Rules and Examples (2026)

A semicolon joins two complete sentences that belong together. The rule, the four tests, and the mistakes that most often go with it.

Lay vs Lie: The Rule, the Tense Table and the Traps (2026)

Lay takes an object; lie does not. The rule, the full tense table, the trap in the past tense, and a one-pass check for your draft.

Reedsy Book Editor Review 2026: Free vs Paid

The 30 most common grammar mistakes (and how to fix each)

Most manuscript errors come from a handful of habits. Here are the 30 most common grammar mistakes, grouped in five families, with a fix for each.