Author and senior scholar at the Poynter Institute Roy Peter Clark shares his favorite student essay of all time, including why.

The Booker Prize-winning author of Regeneration shares the role characters play in developing novel ideas and explains what appeals to her about reimagining mythology.

Award-winning blogger and author Jessie Rosen explains exactly why the second novel is so impossible to write.

Join WD managing editor Moriah Richard and Amy Collins of Talcott Notch Literary Agency in England for the writing retreat of a lifetime!

In this interview, author Clea Young discusses the difference in inspiration between a novel and short stories with her new collection, Welcome to the Neighbourhood.

Author Danielle Teller shares how she went about creating a fully realized character in a work of historical fiction.

Freelance tech writer Matthew Adams shares 10 paying video game markets for freelance article submissions from writers.

Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, write about someone learning a new craft.

In this interview, author Rachel Lynn Solomon discusses wanting to paint Amsterdam in a romantic light with her new romance novel, What Happens in Amsterdam.

Award-winning author Valerie Nieman discusses the similarities and differences between historical fiction and speculative fiction.

Author Paul Vidich examines the way three novels portray deception in fictional marriages to build tension and compelling stories.

In this week’s round-up from Script magazine, examine why comedy’s that are celebrating a major milestone this year have had such a pop-cultural staying power, and more.

In this interview, author Nova Ren Suma discusses how an art print inspired her new YA novel, Wake the Wild Creatures.

Award-winning writer Karen F. Uhlmann shares the inspiration for her novel as well as the research required to pull it off.

Look at what sets deep third apart from other points of view, plus more from Writer’s Digest!

In this interview, author Tarisai Ngangura discusses the surprising feedback she received from publishers with her debut literary novel, The Ones We Loved.

WD reconnected with former Breaking In author Sarah Daniels to discuss her latest release, The Only Way Out, and what she’s learned since releasing her debut novel.

Author Patrick O’Dowd discusses why it’s important to write what haunts you, as well as the urgency (and importance) of unsettling fiction.

In this interview, bestselling author Karen Swan discusses how a two-word phrase in a headline launched a book series and more.

Literary agent for children’s book authors Mary Cummings explains the biggest mistake she sees in picture book pitches—and how you can avoid making that mistake.

Author Susanna Bavin shares here nine-step process for planning out a second world war novel, useful for other historical novels.

Author Rachel Paris breaks down the different types of POV (or point of view) and discusses which option(s) is best for thrillers.

Trained fighter and author Carla Hoch reveals six misconceptions (and truths) about the fight or flight response, including the freeze.

In this interview, author Collin Armstrong discusses how the 2020 era of COVID shares parallels with his new horror novel, Polybius.