In this interview, author Nell Stevens discusses the pendulum of mystery in her new novel, The Original.
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Author Kathryn Nolan details how moving into a van with her husband helped inspire her writing, writing habits, and ultimately her life.
In this interview, Megan C. Reynolds discusses writing about language and how we use it in her new book, Like.
Every Wednesday, poets from around the world can find a Wednesday Poetry Prompt at Writer’s Digest. This week, write a better poem.
Author Lindsay MacMillan shares how moving back home to Michigan initially felt like a retreat but led to a new world of possibility.
In this interview, author Emily Buchanan discusses the balancing act of speculative fiction and realism in her debut novel, Send Flowers.
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In this interview, author Antony Johnston discusses the complexities of writing his new interactive crime novel, Can You Solve the Murder?
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Author Vaishnavi Patel discusses the power of speculative fiction to help authors tackle complex questions from often politicized pasts.
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Clay Stafford has a conversation with thriller author and former FBI Director James Comey on writing fairly and making stories linger.
Author Nikki Erlick shares her experience of using a road trip for both research and inspiration for her novel.
Author Kelli Estes shares more than 25 different favors that writers can do for their future author selves both before and after publication.
Award-winning author Tim Cummings discusses writing through grief in children’s books, including his own experiences with grief and fear.
In this interview, author Danit Brown discusses the 16-year journey from idea to publication of her new novel, Television for Women.
Author Donna Galanti shares how traveling back to the campground where she grew up inspired her to write a middle-grade novel.
In this interview, author Miranda Smith discusses paying homage to late-90’s and early-00’s slasher films in her new novel, Smile for the Cameras.
Romance author Chip Pons discusses how setting can change the relationship dynamic between your characters.