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Author Elspeth Hay shares her story of getting a great book idea and then learning the hard way how difficult it is to write and publish it.
Every Wednesday, poets from around the world can find a Wednesday Poetry Prompt at Writer’s Digest. This week, write a six words poem.
Career freelance writer and copywriter Robert W. Bly breaks down what a sales funnel is and how to build one yourself.
Each year, Writer’s Digest compiles the 101 Best Websites for Writers. See the complete 2025 list here.
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In this interview, author Freddie Kölsch discusses the conflict within folk horror and her new young adult horror novel, Empty Heaven.
Karim Shamsi-Basha introduces his new column on writing humor in a variety of ways by sharing 20 tips for incorporating laughter into writing.
Erik Patterson, the author of the book on writing a romantasy, shares three original, heart-pumping romantasy writing prompts for writers.
Author Lucie Frost drops 10 reasons for why your 50s might be the best time to write and publish your first book.
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In this interview, author Pyae Moe Thet War discusses overcoming the second-book syndrome while writing her new romance novel, Here For A Good Time.
Author Penny Zang discusses vibes and how they may not make a book, but they may still help writers find their readers.
Award-winning author Khadijah VanBrakle shares insights into how to write novels while struggling through the drafting and revision process.
In this interview, author Logan Karlie discusses the rerelease of her originally indie published YA debut, Dream by the Shadows.
Find a successful query for a short story collection, by Stephanie Reents, that eventually led to a published novel.
Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, imagine a secret ingredient that makes people relive memories.
In this interview, author Cassandra Ramos-Gomez discusses her experiences publishing her debut middle-grade novel, Lost on Doll Island.
Dr. Brad Marshall shares 7 things writers should know about smartphone overuse in teens and children, from doom scrolling to notifications.
Author Matt Riordan shares four tips for writing effective antiheroes that are flawed protagonists readers can still root for.
In this week’s round by Script magazine, filmmaker William Dickerson gives readers a path to understanding David Lynch through his fundamental theme of balance.
In this interview, author Peter Rosch discusses the intrusive thought that led him to write his new thriller novel, What The Dead Can Do.
Learn how to craft the essential elements agents and publishers look for without falling into formula, plus more from Writer’s Digest!
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.
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.
Author Jessica Marie discusses using humor to write children’s books that are relatable for both children and adults.
Author Andrew Bridgeman admits to taking ChatGPT for a test drive for his writing and the reasons why it will never work for writers.
Relive the fun of the Writer’s Digest 2025 Annual Conference with illustrations from Bob Eckstein.
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