Author Frederic S. Durbin calls all storytellers from those in their early days to those further along to revel in the act of storytelling.
Mystery/Thriller
Sarina Bowen: It’s OK To Try New Things
In this interview, USA Today-bestselling author Sarina Bowen discusses how obsessively checking the location app on her phone helped inspire her new thriller novel, Dying to Meet You.
Award-winning journalist Michelle Young shares how (and why) she prefers to write her narrative nonfiction book without an outline.
Every Wednesday, poets from around the world can find a Wednesday Poetry Prompt at Writer’s Digest. This week, write a sleep poem.
Author Alyssa Reynoso-Morris breaks down the process of crafting picture books and then landing a literary agent for your project.
Author Monica Macansantos shares how an interaction with an award-winning author helped give her the confidence to take up space as a writer.
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Writing Habits and Practices
Creating a sketchnote can provide valuable insights as you brainstorm or organize your story.
Writing Habits and Practices
Author Noreen Nanja shares how she went from viewing her phone as an obstacle to her writing to a tool in her writing process.
Writing Techniques
Author (and physician) Rosey Lee borrows inspiration from history to integrate physical and mental health themes into her stories.
Children's
In this interview, author Marcella Pixley discusses the strange dreams that helped inspire hew new middle-grade novel, Neshama.
Write My Query
Find agent Oli Munson’s successful query to editor Julian Pavia for author K.A. Merson’s debut novel, The Language of the Birds.
Find a Fiction Agent
Literary agent alerts (this one features Jess Gilbert of D4EO) are great opportunities for writers because each agent is building their list.
Grammar
Seasoned podcast producer and sound designer Jaimi Ryan shares 20 podcasting terms (and their definitions) that every writer should know.
Horror
In this interview, author Ling Ling Huang discusses the feeling of peace from the onslaught of artificial intelligence that came with writing her new horror novel, Immaculate Conception.
Submissions & Proposals
Award-winning author and podcaster Debra Eckerling breaks down how to write a great overview for your book proposal.
Writing Prompts
Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, write about people who are taking a stand.
Write Better Fiction
In this interview, author Hannah Orenstein discusses the education the writing process gave her in writing her new novel, Maine Characters.
Memoir
Author Katy Grabel recalls finding, losing, and re-finding the magic of her past, as well as her struggle of when to reveal secrets.
Writing Techniques
Author Lorna Graham shares five tips for writing more compelling (and believable) workplace fiction that readers love.
Resources
In this week’s round-up from Script magazine, read an interview with “Government Cheese” Filmmaker Paul Hunter, dive into “Andor” season two with Tony Gilroy, and more.
Writing Habits and Practices
Author Giovanna Silvestre adapts the “Loving Yourself Checklist” from her book Confused Girl specifically for writers.
Historical Books
In this interview, author Dane Huckelbridge discusses the process of writing about the fascinating and misunderstood Wild West era of history with his new book, Queen of All Mayhem.
Breaking In Writers Digest
WD reconnected with former Breaking In author Lauren J. A. Bear to discuss her latest release, Mother of Rome, and what she’s learned since releasing her debut novel.
Resources
Join Writer’s Digest his July in Baltimore for the 2025 Annual Conference with special keynote speaker Jean Kwok, and more!
Author Nick Brooks breaks down his process of merging hip-hop and literature by writing a novel and a rap album to reach new readers.
Writing Techniques
Award-winning playwright and novelist Leslie Liautaud breaks down the differences in writing novels vs. scripts, or The Page vs. The Stage.
Self-Publishing
Founder and Chief Creative Chanda A. Bell of The Lumistella Company shares the 20-year journey of The Elf on the Shelf story and phenomenon.
Children's
In this interview, author Grace Lin discusses how the heightened emotions during the pandemic weaved their way into her new middle-grade novel, The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon.
Write My Query
Productivity expert and media-trainer to authors Paula Rizzo offers 5 tips to help organize your search for the right literary agent.
Memoir
Acclaimed author Jill Bialosky examines the messy house of memoir, including how important the structure is to the story memoirists tell.