Gaslighting can work its way into the backstory of a character, but it can also be misused. Here, author Emma Barry discusses gaslighting in romance.

Author and veteran Brad Taylor discusses the research that led to his new thriller novel, The Devil’s Ransom.

As co-writing partners who fully embody the stories they tell in their writing process, authors Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka share how role-playing helps their writing, and their marriage.

From writing and reading to majoring outside of journalism, copywriter and author Robert W. Bly shares how to get started in copywriting.

Every Wednesday, Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and an example poem to get things started on the Poetic Asides blog. This week, write a pursuit poem.

Author Audrey Burges makes a case for spending time with details when writing light when the world is heavy.

Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today's prompt, your character is not happy with the cold weather.

Author Richard Hurowitz discusses the process of writing his new history book, In the Garden of the Righteous.

For this market spotlight, we look at New Village Press, a publisher focused exclusively on grassroots community building.

In this week’s round up brought to us by Script magazine, gain insight on how to gauge if it’s time to move on from your writers’ group and take inventory on what’s working and not working for your writing trajectory.

Author and editor Meredith Berlin discusses how her MS diagnosis inspired her to finish her novel.

Author Tess Sharpe discusses the original inspiration for her new YA romance, 6 Times We Almost Kissed (And One Time We Did).

Author Sheila Liming discusses her call-to-arms for social interaction in her new book, Hanging Out.

This week, we're excited to announce five WDU courses, the last call to register for our Agent One-on-One Boot Camp, and more!

Author Yaffa S. Santos discusses how the idea morphed throughout the writing process of her new novel, A Touch of Moonlight.

Let's look at the differences between marshal, martial, and marital with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.

Editor Michael Woodson reflects on past writing ups and downs and lists five changes he's making to his writing process this year.

When does historical accuracy go too far, and how often is it gatekeeping? Author Elizabeth Everett discusses historical anachronisms in romance.

Author Kyla Zhao discusses writing the book she wanted to read with her debut novel, The Fraud Squad.

Every good story needs a nice (or not so nice) turn or two to keep it interesting. This week, a conspiracy theory is proven true.

The photograph that inspired author Amanda Glaze to write her novel was only the beginning. Here, she shares four tips for writing a historical fantasy fiction.

Award-winning author Chitra Divakaruni discusses the human side of India’s fight for independence in her new historical novel, Independence.

A new diagnosis led author Maria Dong to examine common writerly advice and who that advice benefits. Here, she discusses publishing for the minority writer.

Being your own boss is a reality for many full-time writers, but being your own boss means tracking your income in a unique way. Here, C. Hope Clark discusses income tax management for a freelancer.