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Brian Klems’ The Writer’s Dig
Brian A. Klems is a published author and the online editor of WritersDigest.com. His blog, which covers everything writing—from grammar rules to publishing—is one of the most popular in the writing community. Follow him on Twitter @BrianKlems.
5 Ways to Come Up With Great Story Ideas
Here are five ways that will help pump up your creativity muscle and build story ideas that will keep you writing for hours on end. Read more
How To Never Run Out of Ideas
Many people want to know where ideas come from. It’s very simple: everywhere and nowhere at the same time. Two tools can help you always have a supply of ideas when you need them most. Here they are. Read more
Your Novel Blueprint
Turn your dream novel into a reality by using this Story Plan Checklist. Read more
The 19 Most Popular Articles on Writing of 2012
During its first full year in action, my WritersDigest.com blog (The Writer’s Dig) reached amazing heights and has become one of the most popular parts of our website. First, I want to thank everyone for that—without your support and clicks, I wouldn’t be able to do what I love, which is find and share excellent information on the writing and publishing process. Second, I’ve gathered my 19 most popular articles from this past year and posted them in one list for you to have and enjoy. Here they are. Read more
7 Ways to Add Great Subplots to Your Novel
Whether you’re planning the fabric of a new story or looking to thread depth into one that’s falling flat, try these 7 methods to a tightly woven plot. Read more
Connecticut, Our Thoughts Are With You
We are in shock and completely devastated to hear about the tragedy in Connecticut today. As a father of three young children, I can’t even imagine the heartbreak and hell these families are unjustly being put through. From the entire Writer’s Digest staff, our thoughts, prayers and hearts go out to everyone involved. Read more
The 12-12-12 Big Clearance Sale From Writer’s Digest
Forget about Black Friday—Writer’s Digest is offering up some of the most heavily discounted deals of the year on 12/12/12 Tuesday! Throughout all of today, December 12, 2012, get discounts as high as 80% on books, ebooks, CDs, DVDs and more of the best writing resources around. Find out more here. Read more
How to Structure a Killer Novel Ending
Here are the principles of story structure that you need to apply to your writing in order to get the ending of your fiction right. Read more
Introducing “Caption Me Thursday” (& Win a Prize)
I like to snap random photos of things I find amusing. I’ve been trying to find some use for them and I think I finally have it: Introducing “Caption Me Thursday,” a new weekly event on this blog where I post an odd photo and you give it a caption. Here’s how it works. Read more
Need Some Writing Gifts for that Writer in Your Life (You, Perhaps)?
Writer’s Digest’s Christmas & Holiday Gifts for Writers is filled with great writing gift ideas that will not only help any aspiring author write better, but also take that big step to land a literary agent and get published. Click here to check it out. Read more
3 Quiet Fears that Stop Writers from Writing
How various artists can be used as jumping off points for examining difficult feelings, and ways of getting them to power your writing project rather than halt it. Read more
12 Writer’s Digest Deals of December: Day 2, Deal 2
It’s day two of our annual 12 Deals of December, where we release a new deal of great savings on Writer’s Digest resources (books, bundles, etc.) from December 1st through December 12th. These discounts are big and meant to help you get more for less around the holidays. So without further ado, here’s today’s deal … Read more
12 Writer’s Digest Deals of December: Day 1, Deal 1
It’s time for our annual 12 Deals of December, where we release a new deal of great savings on Writer’s Digest resources (books, bundles, etc.) from December 1st through December 12th. (I love these offers because it reminds me of my favorite holiday song, the “12 Days of Christmas”). These discounts are big and meant to help you get more for less around the holidays. So without further ado, here’s today’s deal … Read more
NaNoWriMo Giveaway (Day 30): How to Land a Literary Agent
As NaNoWriMo comes to an end, we have one last giveaway—and it’s a big one! Today’s freebie is a special 90-minute webinar that details all of the tips and insights you need to know to get the attention of an agent and provide them with the information they need about your book. Enjoy! Read more
NaNoWriMo Giveaway (Day 28): How to End a Novel
In honor of National Novel Writing Month, I’m going to be offering free content each weekday in November to help all NaNoWriMo participants (and, really, anyone who is working on a novel). Here is today’s giveaway: A worksheet that features the basic questions you should be answering in your closing scenes. Read more
7 Ways Writing a Screenplay is Different Than Writing a Novel
For all writers out there who have even a passing interest in writing a screenplay, this article is your guide to help you turn your prose into a great script. Read more
NaNoWriMo Giveaway (Day 27): A Worksheet to Help You Write the Perfect Climax to Your Novel
In honor of National Novel Writing Month, I’m going to be offering free content each weekday in November to help all NaNoWriMo participants (and, really, anyone who is working on a novel). Here is today’s giveaway: A free worksheet that will help you think through the key questions you should be asking – questions that will ensure the most powerful, satisfying climax possible. Read more
NaNoWriMo Giveaway (Day 23): Subplot Tracker
In honor of National Novel Writing Month, I’m going to be offering free content each weekday in November to help all NaNoWriMo participants (and, really, anyone who is working on a novel). Here is today’s giveaway: A handy subplot tracker from by Joseph Bates will help to organize your thoughts. Read more
NaNoWriMo Giveaway (Day 22): Starting Your Novel Right
In honor of National Novel Writing Month, I’m going to be offering free content each weekday in November to help all NaNoWriMo participants (and, really, anyone who is working on a novel). Here is today’s giveaway: A checklist to review those first few pages of your manuscript to see if what you’re writing quickly is also written well. Read more
NaNoWriMo Giveaway (Day 21): The Hero/Heroine Quiz
In honor of National Novel Writing Month, I’m going to be offering free content each weekday in November to help all NaNoWriMo participants (and, really, anyone who is working on a novel). Here is today’s giveaway: Two quizzes to help you find out which archetype your character most closely resembles. Read more
NaNoWriMo Giveaway (Day 20): Inspiration From Orson Scott Card
In honor of National Novel Writing Month, I’m going to be offering free content each weekday in November to help all NaNoWriMo participants (and, really, anyone who is working on a novel). Here is today’s giveaway: Insight from Orson Scott Card on success, drive, and creating a regular writing practice. Read more
NaNoWriMo Giveaway (Day 19): “Words You Should Know” On Printable Bookmarks
In honor of National Novel Writing Month, I’m going to be offering free content each weekday in November to help all NaNoWriMo participants (and, really, anyone who is working on a novel). Here is today’s giveaway: Three downloadable bookmarks that highlight some fun, yet not often used, terms that can make your writing more colorful and interesting. Read more
NaNoWriMo Giveaway (Day 16): How To Maintain Energy to Write (Even When Working Fulltime)
Learn from interviews with twenty working writers who share their secrets for getting the work done and maintaining the energy to write—even when working a full time job elsewhere. Read more
