Dario Villirilli

Contributor

Editor-in-Chief of the Reedsy blog, Dario is a graduate of Mälardalen University. As a freelance writer, he has written for many esteemed outlets aimed at writers. A traveler at heart, he can be found roaming the world and working from his laptop.

Recent posts

What is Prewriting? With 5 Prewriting Strategies to Try

Learn how to develop your story ideas with these prewriting strategies and tips.

March 26th, 2025

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The 6 Parts of a Story: A Complete Guide

Learn about the 6 key elements that work together to engage readers and create an immersive experience.

March 6th, 2025

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How to Pitch Your Story: A 9-Step Guide for Writers

Learn how to pitch a story and grab agents' attention with a proven template. 

February 25th, 2025

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How to Format a Book Like a Pro: A 5-Step Guide

Follow these formatting principles to create a professional-looking book that delivers a great reading experience—giving your book the best chance of success.

January 31st, 2025

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Unseen worlds: the omission of women on SFF 'best of' lists

SomeGuy (and there is always someone who will fall under this title) will invariably pipe up in any online discussion on gender and identity for science fiction and fantasy (SFF) writing. He’ll often say, "oh, I never see an author’s gender or sexual orientation as being relevant for fiction," b...

October 1st, 2023

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The benefits of reading like a writer

Reading is a good recreational activity, but, for writers, it is a vital tool that can be used to hone the craft. The stories we read provide good guidelines for structuring plot and what various types of plot look like in action, as well as offering in-depth examples of various writing techniqu...

August 7th, 2023

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