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This month, trained fighter and author Carla Hoch discusses criminal sketch artists, when your characters should speak with forensic artists, and more.

Author Simon Tolkien discusses how being the grandson of literary legend J.R.R. Tolkien has affected his own writing career.

Author Sam Davey shares her top four tips for writers wanting to retell or reimagine classic myths and legends.

Award-winning author Rex Ogle discusses the balancing act of navigating difficult topics and fart jokes when writing for kids.

Author Kalla Harris shares the top three things she learned while going through the process of writing her debut novel.

In this interview, author Sophie Gonzales discusses the decade that went between having the idea to publishing her new YA novel, Nobody In Particular.

Author Mailan Doquang shares a few ways that writers can make the familiar unfamiliar (and vice versa) in crime fiction and other works.

Write a short story of 650 words or fewer based on the photo prompt. You can be poignant, funny, witty, etc.; it is, after all, your story.

In this interview, author Allison King discusses how the delineation of genre informed her editing process with her new novel, The Phoenix Pencil Company.

Find Kristen L. Berry’s successful query to agent Sharon Pelletier for her debut novel “We Don’t Talk About Carol.”

Bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne discusses using small-town settings to deepen character connections, including tips for enhancing settings.

Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, write about something sinister in the background of a selfie.

What’s a well-published author to do when there’s another well-published author in demand with their same name (first and last).

Author Rayne Lacko discusses the role of social-emotional learning and music therapy in inspiring her latest novel.

In this week’s round-up from Script magazine, “The Handmaid’s Tale” showrunners discuss complex character relationships, the creative process, and finding inspiration in their own writing.

In this interview, author Julia Drake discusses reimagining Shakespeare’s As You Like It with her new young adult novel, Lovesick Falls.

Author Jen Michalski shares her difficulty with writing comps for her novel and discusses books that elicited a response.

Indie horror writer David Viergutz shares his perspective on the flexibility and speed of the indie publishing world.

Author Christine Kalafus shares her thoughts on writing with immediacy in memoir, including the three-step blueprint she used for hers.

Get expert advice on writing romantasy from four bestselling authors, plus more from Writer’s Digest!

The co-writing team of Jones Worthington shares how their differing political and religious views led to stronger stories and friendship.

In this interview, author Leslie Gray Streeter discusses the importance of middle-aged main characters with her new novel, Family & Other Calamities.

Clay Stafford has a conversation with bestselling author David Handler on how the characters come first in his mystery novels and more.