Author and writing retreat host Johanna Garton examines the things writers should consider when considering writing retreats.

Author Natasha Williams shares three tips for exploring the art of imagination and using that to find voice in memoir.

Bestselling author LJ Andrews shares her thoughts and tips on building high stakes in a romantasy plot that readers will love.

In this interview, author Paulette Kennedy discusses writing about the nature of love and forgiveness with her new historical fiction, The Artist of Blackberry Grange.

Author Deanna Martinez-Bey shares strategies for combating loneliness while working on the often solitary craft of writing.

Congratulations to F.A. Battle, Grand Prize winner of the 5th Annual Writer’s Digest Personal Essay Awards. Here’s her winning essay, “Ground Zero.”

Here’s the list (updated daily) of the 2025 April Poem-A-Day (PAD) Challenge poetry prompts for folks who want one post to check each day.

In this interview, author Craig Thompson discusses the evolution of an essay-driven documentary into his new memoir, Ginseng Roots.

Congratulations to the winners of the 5th annual Writer’s Digest Personal Essay Awards!

For Day 30 of the 2025 April Poem-A-Day Challenge, poets (and other party people) are prompted to write a remix poem.

Announcing the winning manuscript and author of the 2024 November Poem-A-Day Chapbook Challenge! Plus, three finalists and more.

Find six great story markets for writers here.

Bestselling author Lyla Lee shares how getting rather personal can help stories become more universal for readers.

In this interview, author Nana Malone discusses the surprising relatability of her characters in her new romance novel, Gold Coast Dilemma.

Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, write about what would cause a DoorDasher to abandon the job.

On Day 29 of the 2025 April Poem-A-Day Challenge, writers are challenged with the fifth (and final) Two-for-Tuesday prompt of the month.

Author John Bateson shares some of his experiences publishing five nonfiction books with different publishers (and a lot of rejections).

Freelance writer and cookbook author Lisa Howard shares the ingredients for creating a meaningful and long-lasting platform for cookbook writing.

In this week’s round up from Script magazine, Rebecca Norris Resnick shares five tips to help you save money on your no-budget indie film production.

Author and illustrator Aliza Layne shares seven tips for writing a middle-grade graphic novel that readers will love.

In this interview, author Kate Messner discusses how her own hiking journey helped inspire her new middle-grade novel in verse, The Trouble with Heroes.

For Day 28 of the 2025 April Poem-A-Day Challenge, poets (and other colorful people) are prompted to write a color poem.

Unveil the hidden beauty in the facts and transform your nonfiction with the power of wonder.

Learn how to research agents and publishers using a variety of online resources, plus more from Writer’s Digest!