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Author Archives: Jessica Strawser
Ask a Literary Agent Anything: Here’s Your Chance!
Is there a question you’ve always secretly wished you could ask a literary agent? Maybe you want privileged information … or maybe you want real, tell-it-to-me-straight advice. Maybe something’s been bugging you … Read more
Writing Advice: 3 Reasons to Never Give Up, From Bestselling Author Lisa See
One of the best parts of my job as editor of Writer’s Digest magazine is that I frequently have the chance to speak with authors I admire as part of our ongoing … Read more
The Best New Advice for Getting Published
You can always tell when it’s officially springtime here at the WD offices. Everyone is smiling because of the sunshine. Everyone is sneezing because of the pollen. And everyone is buzzing about … Read more
Things to Write About: Great Places to Find Ideas
Look around and you’ll find there’s no shortage of interesting things to write about—whether you’re in search of blog topics or creative story ideas. But in spite of that, I found myself … Read more
Special WD Interview Bonus Qs: Lisa See
On her unpredictable path to success, this author found that a literary life can be the best kind of adventure—and a book can hold much more than just a good story. Read more
How to Find, Rather Than Make, Writing Time
I’m always drawn to articles about being more productive. I come to them with a hopeful expectation that some gem inside will hold the power to transform my writing time. And usually … Read more
Great Tips for Better Writing
To kick off last week, I wrote about How to Become a Better Writer and invited you to share your own favorite craft tips in the comments section.
How to Write Better: Your Favorite Tips
“Write the first draft for yourself, and the second draft for your readers.” —Melissa (Well put! When successful writers claim that they don’t think of their readers as they write, I think this is actually exactly what they mean.) Read more
How to Become a Better Writer
We’re always excited when a new issue of Writer’s Digest hits newsstands—especially when it’s delivering something our readers have specifically been asking for. So we’re especially jazzed about this week’s release of … Read more
Writing Rules: 10 Experts Take on the Writer’s Rulebook
Is it always better to show than tell? Do you really have to write every day? Experts prove there’s merit in both playing by the book and staging a writing rebellion. Read more
Do You Really Need to Write Every Day?
So many writers are adamant about the importance of writing every day that just the act of putting the adage into practice has become a way to define yourself as A Serious … Read more