In this interview, author Jung Yun discusses how living through a historical event helped inspire her new novel, All the World Can Hold.
Plot
How to Plant Clues Without Giving Away the Ending
Author Jen Craven shares six tips on how to plant clues in your story without giving away the ending to readers.
How to Write Nonfiction That Sells by Embracing the Odd Sides of Life
Every Wednesday, Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and example poem to get things started for poets. This week, write a jackpot poem.
Author and elite athlete Blair Northen Williamson shares five lessons elite athletes can teach writers about publishing.
Six years after the start of COVID quarantines in the U.S., senior editor Michael Woodson reflects on pandemic writing and its power in fiction.
In this week’s round up from Script magazine, settle into an in-depth examination of David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive and more.
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Self-Publishing
Strong narratives and belonging help indie authors succeed say industry experts of The Writer’s Scene at the Arizona Author Book Festival.
Romance
In this interview, author Jessi Cole Jackson discusses facing her fears when writing her debut romantasy, Ruinous Creatures.
Writing Habits and Practices
Award-winning author Nick Petrie shares 18 tips to keep the words flowing that he’s developed over the course of writing several novels.
Write My Query
Literary agent Victoria Marini shares her take on tackling queries from writers as she breaks down the query math.
Literary
In this interview, author Natalie Haynes discusses taking on retelling a favorite myth with her new novel, No Friend to this House.
Social Media
Author Helena Rho shares her experience struggling with social media as a debut novelist, including a new approach for her paperback release.
Comics and Graphic Novels
Author Shawn Hainsworth shares the benefits of working with two artists to bring a manga/Western graphic novel to life.
Writing Prompts
Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, write about a terrible person from the POV of someone who loves them.
Children's
In this interview, author Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow discusses writing toward hope with her new picture book, Ramadan Rain.
Science Fiction/Fantasy
Author Tao Wong explains cultivation novels for writers new to the genre, including what they are and examples to check out.
Write Better Nonfiction
In this interview, author Maya Kornberg discusses how her career focusing on democracy helped inspire her to write her new book, Stuck.
Writing Habits and Practices
Get each week started on the right foot with Get Started Right Writing Tasks. For this week’s task, pick a favorite quote about writing.
Romance
Bestselling author Kiersten White shares five basic steps for writing a killer love interest, especially a supernatural killer.
Resources
Explore guidelines and principles for letting readers know the inner workings of your characters’ lives, plus more from Writer’s Digest!
Mystery/Thriller
In this interview, author J. D. Brinkworth discusses going from an idea from a dream to collaborating on their cozy mystery, The Pie & Mash Detective Agency.
Marketing
Award-winning author and podcaster Debra Eckerling shares five online networking tips for authors to find more success.
Writing Habits and Practices
Author Kimberly Behre Kenna shares how art therapy helped her craft more resonant stories and process her grief.
Children's
In this interview, author Jamie Sumner discusses how pumpkin carving with her family helped inspire her new middle-grade novel, Glory Be.
Marketing
Entrepreneur and author Jeffrey W. Meshel breaks down why it’s important for writers to make your reputation intentional to find more success.
Personal Writing
Author and translator Aaron Poochigian shares what inspired him to translate Marcus Aurelius’ “Meditations” for a new audience.
Character
This month, trained fighter and author Carla Hoch breaks down what makes a character truly dangerous and helps us build our own dangerous characters.
Literary
In this interview, author Jan Saenz discusses what inspired her debut novel, how theatre influenced her writing, and more.
Revising & Editing
Author Kirsten Kaschock shares five tips on resurrecting a dead draft and advises writers to tap into their inner mad scientist.
Writing Habits and Practices
Dr. Finnian Burnett shares prompts and creative exercises to allow yourself the freedom to bring fun and whimsy back into your writing.