Isabella Peralta

Contributor

Isabella runs Reedsy’s weekly writing competition, lovingly known as Prompts to its community of over 720,000 writers. She is also the editor-in-chief of Prompted, Reedsy’s literary magazine that features both established and emerging writers. On the Reedsy blog, her posts cover a range of topics, from self-publishing and book marketing to the literary agent querying process.

As a licensed educator and advocate of racial and cultural diversity, Isabella is dedicated to championing underrepresented voices in both classrooms and the publishing industry. Before pursuing her master’s degree in creative writing at the University of Cambridge, she gained experience as a writing center associate at a liberal arts college, a copy editor at a literary magazine, and an editorial intern at a literary agency. Outside of work, you can find her scouring secondhand bookshops, adding yet another book to her never-ending TBR pile, and trying to keep her plants alive.

Recent posts

20 Best Opening Lines in Books + How to Write Your Own

Want to hook readers from the very first sentence? Explore these unforgettable opening lines from classic and contemporary literature, and discover the secret to crafting an attention-grabbing start that'll leave readers wanting more.

May 16th, 2025

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What Makes an Antinovel? 6 Key Elements and Examples

Learn how to write experimental fiction that breaks traditional rules and challenges the way we think about stories.

April 23rd, 2025

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How to Describe Faces: Pro Tips + Examples

How do you describe characters that leap off the page? In this post, we’ll go beyond surface-level descriptions and explore advanced techniques for writing about characters’ faces, with practical tips and examples that will help bring them to life.

April 9th, 2025

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5 Unconventional Ways to Find Writing Motivation

No matter whether you’ve just started your writing journey or have been crafting stories for years, motivation can be unpredictable. Here are five non-traditional tips to help you keep on writing if popular strategies just aren't working for you.

March 17th, 2025

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5 Tips to Choose Themes for Stories (+ Exercises)

In this post, we’ll break down different ways you can figure out the perfect theme for your story, making it both engaging and memorable!

March 7th, 2025

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How to Write Your First Book: 10 Dos and Don'ts

When you're starting out, nobody shows you how to write a first novel. Writing a novel requires focus, planning, motivation and discipline. Here are 10 do's and don'ts for writing your first book: 1. DO go in with a strong premise...

February 4th, 2025

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