Award-winning author Katy Farber discusses writing a character who struggles with doubt, which is a very universal situation.
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How to Use Cliffhangers (And Not Make Readers Hate You)
Bestselling author Charlie N. Holmberg shares how to use cliffhangers in your stories in a way that makes readers happy (and not enraged).
In this interview, author P.E. Moskowitz discusses using their journalistic skills to help write their new book, Breaking Awake.
Every Wednesday, poets from around the world can find a Wednesday Poetry Prompt at Writer’s Digest. This week, write a wall poem.
Find a successful query to editor Kara Sargent from agent Stacey Glick for J. A. Dauber’s debut MG novel, Press 1 for 1nvasion.
Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, write about an unexpected recording on a vinyl record.
In this week’s round up brought to us by Script magazine, Twinless filmmaker James Sweeney discusses the importance of theme and point of view.
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In this interview, bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan discusses the fear of writing personal experiences and feelings in her new thriller novel, All This Could Be Yours.
Dr. Finnian Burnett explains the importance of interiority in fiction as well as strategies for how to write interiority that resonates.
In this interview, author Kitty Zeldis discusses writing about friendship and secrets in her new novel, One of Them.
Author Jack Anderson discusses what separates a hero from a villain by examining an exchange between Sherlock Holmes and Professor Moriarty.
Sort out what’s a myth and what’s not, figure out what advice is right for you, plus more from Writer’s Digest!
Award-winning author Hendrika de Vries shares how she figured out titles for her memoirs, both set at different times of her life.
In this interview, author Skyla Arndt discusses how she was able to navigate her personal grief while writing her new YA horror romance, House of Hearts.
This month, trained fight and author Carla Hoch shares where your character should carry their weapon, and why film and TV is obsessed with swords across a character’s back.
Author Kailee Pedersen shares four strategies for developing horror settings that will leave your readers on the edge of their seats.
In this interview, author Artis Henderson discusses how she deeply investigated her father’s mysterious death for her new memoir, No Ordinary Bird.
Author Elizabeth Bass Parman discusses the intersection of the familiar and the fantastic in magical realism and reveals a lot about bees.
Bestselling author and doctor Susie Tate discusses how romance novels tackle difficult subjects and make a difference in the lives of readers.
In this interview, author J. H. Markert discusses how cutting an entire character helped open up possibilities with his new thriller novel, Spider to the Fly.
Award-winning author and podcaster Debra Eckerling shares book proposal pet peeves from seven different publishers to help writer submissions.
In this interview, author Sarah McCoy discusses how a life-changing pen pal relationship led her to write her new novel, Whatever Happened to Lori Lovely?.
Author Kathleen Barber shares five things she learned in switching genres from writing suspense to a romantic comedy.
Find Chrystal Schleyer’s successful query to agent Sophie Cudd for her debut novel, A Rather Peculiar Poisoning.
Author Sarah Chamberlain reveals her very opinionated guide to writing British characters when you’re not British yourself.
Authors Christina Baker Kline and Anne Burt share how meeting at a bookstore set them on a path of friendship and co-authorship.
In this interview, author Charlie N. Holmberg discusses how she took her own advice when writing her new romantasy, The Shattered King.
Award-winning author James Wade discusses how personal experience shapes everything in fiction for the writer and the reader.
Author Alexandra Brown Chang discusses the enduring power of young adult literature, including several book recommendations.
In this week’s round up brought to us by Script magazine, learn how the film Honey Don’t is both economical in its storytelling and carries sharp dialogue.
Author Michael Swartz discusses his attempt to write a novel exploring nature vs. nurture in a new way in fiction.