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Martin Cavannagh

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Writer, presenter, and Head of Content at Reedsy. As the host of Reedsy Live, Martin has had the pleasure of sharing cutting-edge insights from some of the world's best editors, designers, marketers, and the occasional bestselling author. His newsletters, live streams, and blog posts reach millions of writers each month, inspiring the next generation of beloved writers. 

Martin has appeared on various panels (both virtual and in-person), including the Writer's Summit at the 2024 London Book Fair. Outside of books, his interests include hillwalking, the films of Wong Kar-Wai, and discovering great local noodle dishes.

Recent posts

Artificial intelligence for writing: 10 helpful AI uses

Artificial intelligence for writing? Will AI replace authors? These are questions that recur in recent writing about emerging AI tech. Alarm is a common response to change. Yet it's not all dystopian in outlook. Here are ten helpful AI uses for writers and reasons to play and explore: 10 ways...

January 23rd, 2023

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Book title ideas: How to come up with the best

Finding a title for a book or story that is apt, intriguing and evocative is challenging. Read ten ideas for how to come up with a book title, with examples from classics and contemporary bestsellers: What types of book titles are common? Before we explore ways to title stories, what are c...

November 7th, 2022

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Creating dynamic characters and static types: 7 ideas

Dynamic characters change while static characters tend to stay the same. Learn more about these character types, with examples: Dynamic characters vs static characters: Definitions What is a dynamic character? A dynamic or round character in fiction has an arc involving significant growt...

October 10th, 2022

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How to make an audiobook: 10 steps to listeners

The audiobook market is forecast to be valued at $35 billion or more by 2030 (Source: Grand View Research). Learning how to make an audiobook while the market is less saturated than print makes sense. Read ten steps to make an audiobook that meets professional standards and platform requirements...

August 1st, 2022

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How to finish a novel: 10 ways to follow through

Finishing a novel is hard. Get proactive so that this is the year it happens. Whether you're writing a first novel or your fourth, follow through with these ten tips to reach your writing goals: To finish your novel this year: Make time to write Create a story plan Write to smart go...

April 11th, 2022

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Prologues and epilogues: Writing prefaces and after chapters

Many authors include a prologue to their story that gives context, exposition or backstory, or an afterword that supplies further resolution or intrigue. What is a prologue or epilogue exactly? Read on for definitions, examples and tips for using them in your own books: What is a prologu...

March 21st, 2022

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