Author Jessica Marie discusses using humor to write children’s books that are relatable for both children and adults.
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Writer’s Digest Annual Conference 2025 Recap
Relive the fun of the Writer’s Digest 2025 Annual Conference will illustrations from Bob Eckstein.
In this interview, author Austin Channing Brown discusses how themes and stories unfolded over seven years, leading her to hew new memoir, Full of Myself.
Every Wednesday, poets from around the world can find a Wednesday Poetry Prompt at Writer’s Digest. This week, write a meeting poem.
Find two successful queries for Amie Schaumberg’s debut novel “Muder By the Book,” one to her agent and the other to her editor.
Here are the top indie publishing websites as identified in the 27th Annual 101 Best Websites from the May/June 2025 issue of Writer’s Digest.
Learn how to craft the essential elements agents and publishers look for without falling into formula, plus more from Writer’s Digest!
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Author Andrew Bridgeman admits to taking ChatGPT for a test drive for his writing and the reasons why it will never work for writers.
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Author Kimberly Tso shares her experience of writing many drafts of a children’s picture book before finally finding a path to publication.
Bestselling author Erika Robuck discusses the importance of crafting authentic war reporting in historical fiction.
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In this interview, author Elaine Hsieh Chou discusses having the space to experiment in her new short story collection, Where Are You Really From.
In this interview, author Ania Ahlborn discusses how the interplay of memory and imagination helped shape her new horror novel, The Unseen.
Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, write about a toy that comes to life to protect a child.
In this interview, author Giri Nathan discusses wanting to make the sport of tennis accessible and vivid in his nonfiction book, Changeover.
Hanna Bahedry, winner of the 25th Annual Writer’s Digest Short Short Story Awards, shares the story behind her winning entry, “A Beautiful and Everlasting Moment of Pleasure.”
In this week’s round up brought to us by Script magazine, Hell House LLC creator Stephen Cognetti shares his filmmaking journey to writing the final installment of his horror franchise.
Congratulations to the winners of the 25th Annual Writer’s Digest Short Short Story Competition!
Author Beth Miller shares why to write sex scenes in fiction and eight dos and don’ts of how to write sex scenes that work.
Presenting the September/October 2025 issue of Writer’s Digest featuring the Annual Agent Roundup and an interview with Isabel Cañas.
Is hybrid publishing or self-publishing better for your project? Learn the difference, plus more from Writer’s Digest!
Here are the top writing community websites as identified in the 27th Annual 101 Best Websites from the May/June 2025 issue of Writer’s Digest.
In this interview, author Adam Szetela discusses how thoughts in his Notes app became his new nonfiction book, That Book Is Dangerous!
Seasoned podcast producer and sound designer Jaimi Ryan explains how authors can use podcasting as DIY audiobook publishing to reach readers.
Author Amy Rossi discusses nostalgia and writing a character who speaks volumes without a voice in a culture that silences it.
When I began, almost 30 years ago, to write The Dancing Face, I was resident writer at the Royal Festival Hall. I was faced, almost every day, with the inevitable question—what…
In this interview, author Nicole Nehrig discusses the long history of women’s textile work in her new book, With Her Own Hands.
Author Jude Berman discusses the importance of writing diverse characters to reflect a more diverse world (and how to do it with care).