In this interview, author Kelli Estes shares the “what if” question that launched her novel while hiking through Scotland and more.

Author and former school counselor Pamela N. Harris breaks down her process for writing small-town teens with authenticity and heart.

Author Andrea Max shares how to write a love triangle that even the haters will love, including the anatomy of one.

Author Erin Bledsoe shares her top five steps to writing historical crime fiction that will keep readers hooked.

In this interview, author Ivy Pochoda discusses how a classic Greek tragedy helped inspire her new feminist horror novel, Ecstasy.

Author Anne Shaw Heinrich shares her own personal experiences with small towns, including how to write the good and the bad in fiction.

Author Kim Catanzarite discusses the importance of beta readers in the editorial process and how they can boost an author’s self-confidence.

In this interview, author Erica Peplin discusses how working at The New York Times partially inspired her debut novel, Work Nights.

Author Katherine Quevedo shares how she hacked her way to writing a novella, including how she got it published.

Seasoned podcast producer Jaimi Ryan breaks down how podcasters can create an effective parasocial connection with their audience.

Award-winning author and podcaster Debra Eckerling breaks down the why, what, and how of comp titles for your nonfiction book proposal.

In this interview, author Serena Burdick discusses how a historic photo helped inspire her new work of historical fiction, A Promise to Arlette.

Every Wednesday, poets from around the world can find a Wednesday Poetry Prompt at Writer’s Digest. This week, write a summer poem.

In this episode of “Writer’s Digest Presents,” journalist and author Robert Fieseler discusses writing historical fiction through a literary lens with his new book, American Scare.

Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, write about a day in the life of a social media influencer.

In this interview, bestselling author Laura Lippman discusses how a favorite film helped inspire her new mystery novel, Murder Takes a Vacation.

Author Alina Khawaja shares her top rules for writing Mr. Right in romance fiction, including how to make him hot and pure stinkin’ cute.

Find Amber Oliver’s successful query to agent Angeline Rodriguez for her debut novel, When the Music Hits.

Author Dheepa R. Maturi shares her own top four mindset shifts to send a more hopeful story into the world, even while sharing tough stories.

Author B.R. Duray shares thoughts on writing big (and sometimes difficult) emotions in children stories while keeping them fun to read.

In this week’s round-up from Script magazine, On Call’s co-creators Elliot Wolf and Tim Walsh discuss their creative partnership and transforming a short-form idea into a 30-minute drama, and more.

In this interview, author E.C. Nevin discusses pulling back the curtain on publishing with her new crime novel, A Novel Murder.

In this sponsored post, Gatekeeper Press shares why more authors are choosing independent publishing—and how to do it right.

WD reconnected with former Breaking In author Ann Liang to discuss her latest release, Never Thought I’d End Up Here, and what she’s learned since releasing her debut novel.