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In this interview, author Mary E. Roach discusses the years of creative transformation that became her new romance novel, We Are the Match.
Professional photographer Rebecca Danzenbaker shares how her career in photography prepared her for getting her debut novel published.
Author Andrew Weiner shares his experiences of becoming a dad and makes an argument for better dad representation in children’s fiction.
Marion Lougheed breaks down the process of using interviews to help enhance nonfiction prose, including four tips on getting better interviews.
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Author Karen White shares how the “morbid curiosity” she received from her father has led to many of her novels, including her most recent.
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In this interview, author Joe Pan discusses writing about people facing uncertain futures with his debut novel, Florida Palms.
Every Wednesday, poets from around the world can find a Wednesday Poetry Prompt at Writer’s Digest. This week, write a vacation poem.
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Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, write about someone stumbling across an abandoned truck.