The role of animals in cozy mysteries.

In this interview, author Becky Hunter discusses writing impossible soulmates with her new romance novel, You Make My Heart Stop.

Here’s the list (updated daily) of the 2025 April Poem-A-Day (PAD) Challenge poetry prompts for folks who want one post to check each day.

For Day 24 of the 2025 April Poem-A-Day Challenge, poets (and other time keepers) are tasked with writing a time of day poem.

Journalist Alison Hill asks whether there’s a place for good news in today’s media environment of clickbait, sensationalism, and negativity.

Romance author Lucy Day shares why she switched to self-publishing, what her biggest challenge is, and how confidence has played a role in her success.

In this interview, author Katherine Marsh discusses how societal pressure and mental health are at the center of her new middle-grade fantasy novel, The Gods’ Revenge.

Congratulations to the winners of the 12th Annual Self-Published E-book Awards! Discover the titles that placed in the categories of contemporary fiction, fantasy, memoir, mystery, and more.

For Day 23 of the 2025 April Poem-A-Day Challenge, poets (and other bookish types) are tasked with writing a book poem.

Freelance tech writer Matthew Adams shares eight handy extensions for freelance writers on the Google Chrome browser.

Copywriter Robert W. Bly shares the power of successful client outreach for copywriters (and other freelance writers).

Author Pamela Ayo Yetunde discusses letting go of her superpower in the process of writing and publishing her new book, Dearly Beloved: Prince, Spirituality, and This Thing Called Life.

Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, write about someone running into an ex who ghosted them.

On the 22nd day of the 2025 April Poem-A-Day Challenge, writers are challenged with the fourth Two-for-Tuesday prompt of the month.

Author and award-winning playwright Nat Cassidy shares how one nonsense word helps him craft better character-based suspense.

CL Montblanc explains how starting with strong characters can lead to stronger stories and happier readers.

In this week’s round up from Script magazine, writing coach Jenna Avery unpacks feeling stalled with writing and brainstorms how to recover.

In this interview, author Kelsey Impicciche discusses how her idea to retell Little Mermaid led to her debut YA fantasy novel, Voice of the Ocean.

Join poets from around the country and the world to write a poem each day of April. For today’s prompt, write a Blank Day poem.

Marion Lougheed shares why you should continue writing despite the naysayers, including five common naysayer misconceptions.

Learn how to bring your creativity, your individuality, and your judgment to your work, plus more from Writer’s Digest!

In this interview, author Iryn Tushabe discusses how her anger-fueled first draft led to a restart and ultimately to her debut novel, Everything is Fine Here.

For Day 20 of the 2025 April Poem-A-Day Challenge, poets (and other active line breakers) are tasked with writing a rest poem.

Author and essayist Isobella Jade shares her thoughts on how to use apps and technology to help with your nature writing.