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Find out a few of the sessions and events we’re most looking forward to at the upcoming Writer’s Digest Annual Conference!
Breaking Vases author and Self-Published Book Awards Winner Dima Ghawi talks about finding the strength to tell her personal story and how she produced the book while building her new business.
Check out a sneak peek at a few of the things you can expect to learn from three of the presenters at the 2019 Virtual Novel Writing Conference, plus a little bit about each of them.
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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.
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 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.
Publishing may be unpredictable, but knowing what you can control and what you value can help you find success—on your terms.
For Day 19 of the 2025 April Poem-A-Day Challenge, poets (and other particular personalities) are tasked with writing a persona poem.
Bestselling author Matthew Goodman shares how finding the real story of historical narrative nonfiction can change over time.
New York Times-bestselling author Jeneva Rose discusses writing a book that acts as both a sequel and a standalone with her new thriller novel, The Perfect Divorce.