Author Frederic S. Durbin calls all storytellers from those in their early days to those further along to revel in the act of storytelling.

Creating a sketchnote can provide valuable insights as you brainstorm or organize your story.

Author Noreen Nanja shares how she went from viewing her phone as an obstacle to her writing to a tool in her writing process.

Author (and physician) Rosey Lee borrows inspiration from history to integrate physical and mental health themes into her stories.

In this interview, author Marcella Pixley discusses the strange dreams that helped inspire hew new middle-grade novel, Neshama.

Find agent Oli Munson’s successful query to editor Julian Pavia for author K.A. Merson’s debut novel, The Language of the Birds.

Literary agent alerts (this one features Jess Gilbert of D4EO) are great opportunities for writers because each agent is building their list.

Seasoned podcast producer and sound designer Jaimi Ryan shares 20 podcasting terms (and their definitions) that every writer should know.

In this interview, author Ling Ling Huang discusses the feeling of peace from the onslaught of artificial intelligence that came with writing her new horror novel, Immaculate Conception.

Award-winning author and podcaster Debra Eckerling breaks down how to write a great overview for your book proposal.

Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, write about people who are taking a stand.

In this interview, author Hannah Orenstein discusses the education the writing process gave her in writing her new novel, Maine Characters.

Author Katy Grabel recalls finding, losing, and re-finding the magic of her past, as well as her struggle of when to reveal secrets.

Author Lorna Graham shares five tips for writing more compelling (and believable) workplace fiction that readers love.

In this week’s round-up from Script magazine, read an interview with “Government Cheese” Filmmaker Paul Hunter, dive into “Andor” season two with Tony Gilroy, and more.

Author Giovanna Silvestre adapts the “Loving Yourself Checklist” from her book Confused Girl specifically for writers.

In this interview, author Dane Huckelbridge discusses the process of writing about the fascinating and misunderstood Wild West era of history with his new book, Queen of All Mayhem.

WD reconnected with former Breaking In author Lauren J. A. Bear to discuss her latest release, Mother of Rome, and what she’s learned since releasing her debut novel.

Join Writer’s Digest his July in Baltimore for the 2025 Annual Conference with special keynote speaker Jean Kwok, and more!

Author Nick Brooks breaks down his process of merging hip-hop and literature by writing a novel and a rap album to reach new readers.

Award-winning playwright and novelist Leslie Liautaud breaks down the differences in writing novels vs. scripts, or The Page vs. The Stage.

Founder and Chief Creative Chanda A. Bell of The Lumistella Company shares the 20-year journey of The Elf on the Shelf story and phenomenon.

In this interview, author Grace Lin discusses how the heightened emotions during the pandemic weaved their way into her new middle-grade novel, The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon.

Productivity expert and media-trainer to authors Paula Rizzo offers 5 tips to help organize your search for the right literary agent.