Author James Zwerneman breaks down the appeal of genre smashing for readers and writers, citing several successful examples.

In this interview, internationally bestselling author E. Lockhart discusses the difference between a companion and a sequel with her new novel, We Fell Apart.

For the 2025 November PAD Chapbook Challenge, poets write a poem a day in the month of November. Day 3 is to write a how blank poem.

Tiffany Yates Martin shares how to know what kind of edit your writing needs, plus more from Writer’s Digest!

Bestselling author Traci Hunter Abramson shares four tips she’s used to write more than 50 novels over the years.

In this interview, author Nicholas Ruddock shares what inspired his most recent book, what he hopes readers get out of it, and more.

For the 2025 November PAD Chapbook Challenge, poets write a poem a day in the month of November. Day 2 is to write a fun poem.

For the 2025 November PAD Chapbook Challenge, poets write a poem a day in the month of November. Day 1 is to write an entrance poem.

Artist and author (and translator) Diego Jourdan Pereira discusses the overinflated promises of AI, especially as it relates to translation.

Deanna Martinez-Bey breaks down what frequently causes writer’s block and offers ways to break through to a more creative practice.

Clay Stafford has a conversation with editor Otto Penzler on writing mysteries, making memorable stories, and more.

Author Mary Ruth Barnes shares the research and writing process she used for her historical novel inspired by her great-grandmother’s story.

In an increasingly sophisticated AI environment, author and podcaster Matty Dalrymple shares how to make more human (and successful) pitches.

In this interview, bestselling author Catherine Newman discusses returning to a familiar fictional family in her new novel, Wreck.

Every Wednesday, poets from around the world can find a Wednesday Poetry Prompt at Writer’s Digest. This week write an “I Want (blank)” poem.

Author Georgia Leighton shares the challenges and opportunities writers confront when writing a retelling of an existing story.

Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, use three character traits to write a flirty scene.

In this interview, author Alexandra Bell discusses combining science fiction and history with her new novel, The White Octopus Hotel.

Journalist Alison Hill shares five (OK, maybe six) powerful TED Talks on journalism by journalists, including the talks themselves.

Award-winning author and bestselling editor of poetry anthologies James Crews discusses his process for writing and anthologizing poems.

In this week’s round up from Script magazine, gain insight on how to become an outstanding story analyst, dive into our latest film reviews, and more!

In this interview, bestselling author Ana Huang discusses mulling over the characters in the writing process of her new contemporary romance, The Defender.

Author Ilana Long shares four great vacation romances that took her away, along with what each taught her as a writer.

In this interview, author Kim DeRose discusses the inspiration for her most recent novel, the importance of howling, and more.