In this interview, author Karina Halle discusses the challenges and rewards of building a fantasy world with her new romantasy, Realm of Thieves.

Bestselling author Lauren Magaziner shares how to find light in the darkness when it comes to writing fiction, especially for MG readers.

Tech entrepreneur and arts advocate Henry Kurkowski shares five practical actions writers can take to protect against AI exploitation.

Agent Kate McKean breaks down five common myths of writing and publishing success that many writers believe (and why they shouldn’t).

In this interview, author G. F. Miller discusses revisiting old characters in her new middle-grade romance, What if You Fall for Me First.

Find Sarah Landenwich’s successful query to agent Henry Dunow for her debut novel, The Fire Concerto, including what made it work for agents.

Author Ellie Monago shares her top tips on how to write a gripping cat and mouse thriller that readers love.

Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, write about an item that is nostalgic for you or the characters.

In this interview, author Kaira Rouda discusses wanting to terrify her readers with her new thriller, Jill is Not Happy.

Bestselling author Katherine Reay shares how copying the masters can help writers create and protect their own voices as writers.

History author Jeff Biggers answers the question of how he can write a cultural history of Bologna, Italy, while his country is coming undone.

Author Claudia Daher shares her approach to writing a clean read free of negative influences, going beyond avoiding profanity and violence.

In this week’s round-up from Script magazine, showrunner Tony Tost discusses the creative process behind the second season of “Poker Face,” and more.

Author Maren Chase examines a question first prompted in a college class: Can we empathize with people from the past?

In this interview, author Jennifer Oko discusses the benefits of working with an independent publisher for her new literary novel, Just Emilia.

Author Willard Sterne Randall shares several things about John Hancock that writers should know that go beyond his flamboyant signature.

Be guided through the process of crafting a compelling nonfiction book proposal, plus more from Writer’s Digest!

In this interview, author Kathleen West discusses the long journey to publication of her new cozy mystery, Making Friends Can Be Murder.

This month, trained fighter and author Carla Hoch discusses criminal sketch artists, when your characters should speak with forensic artists, and more.

The Writer’s Digest team has witnessed many writing mistakes over the years. This week’s writing mistake is using AI.

Author Simon Tolkien discusses how being the grandson of literary legend J.R.R. Tolkien has affected his own writing career.

In this interview, author Mike Curato discusses how the friends he made in the early 2000s helped inspire his new graphic novel, Gaysians.

Author Sam Davey shares her top four tips for writers wanting to retell or reimagine classic myths and legends.

Award-winning author Rex Ogle discusses the balancing act of navigating difficult topics and fart jokes when writing for kids.