Author E.L. Starling shares four tips for writing action scenes in fiction, comparing the process to navigating an obstacle course.
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How Living Out of a Van Inspired My Writing and Life
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.
In this week’s roundup from Script magazine, learn how the fifth series in the “Star Trek” universe set a course for breaking the sci-fi mold, and more.
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Resources
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Resources
Here are the top live streams, podcasts, and YouTube channels as identified in the 27th Annual 101 Best Websites from the May/June 2025 issue of Writer’s Digest.
Mystery/Thriller
Clay Stafford has a conversation with thriller author and former FBI Director James Comey on writing fairly and making stories linger.
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Author Nikki Erlick shares her experience of using a road trip for both research and inspiration for her novel.
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Author Kelli Estes shares more than 25 different favors that writers can do for their future author selves both before and after publication.
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In this interview, author Danit Brown discusses the 16-year journey from idea to publication of her new novel, Television for Women.
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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.
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