Author Rosemary Hennigan reveals the enduring appeal of the gothic in fiction by sharing what gothic is and many gothic books to check out.

Author Colleen Quinn examines where creative writing differs from scientific writing, including what makes great storytelling.

In this interview, author Julie Johnson discusses shifting from YA to more of an adult story with her romantasy novel, The Sea Spinner.

Acclaimed screenwriter, director, and producer (and now author) Gregory Poirier shares six screenwriting tips to improve your novel.

Author Jay Neugeboren shares how he’s writing well past 70 (in fact, closing in on 90) with a new title and several more books in process.

In this interview, author Canwen Xu discusses becoming a better writer after getting a book deal with her debut thriller, Boring Asian Female.

Write a poem a day with poets from around the world for the 2026 April PAD Challenge. For today’s prompt, write a pocket poem.

Author Matthew Betley shares five things publishers don’t tell you when you’re starting your career as a published author.

Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, write about an instant camera that shows glimpses of the future.

Announcing the winning manuscript and author of the 2025 November Poem-A-Day Chapbook Challenge! Plus, three finalists and more.

In this interview, author Isabel Klee discusses the interplay of day-to-day life with rehabilitating dogs in her memoir, Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I’ve Cried About.

Write a poem a day for the 2026 April PAD Challenge. For today’s Two-for-Tuesday prompt, write a love and/or anti-love poem.

Bestselling author Rea Frey shares five tips for how to write an unreliable narrator readers still root for.

Author Christopher Olshan shares what luxury taught him about author branding through excellence in signals.

In this week’s round up from Script magazine, catch up on reviews, read why human feedback is better than an AI critique, and more!

In this interview, author Nicola Harrison discusses how multiple POVs added complexity to her new historical novel, The Island Club.

Write a poem a day with poets from around the world for the 2026 April PAD Challenge. For today’s prompt, write a fan poem.

Author Sarah Hanson shares why she decided to write her memoir in verse after struggling to follow a traditional prose format.

Clay Stafford has a conversation with bestselling author Allen Eskens on building suspense through structure, character, and time.

Jane Friedman walks us through how to research agents and publishers to evaluate fit and reputation, plus more from Writer’s Digest!

Write a poem a day with poets from around the world for the 2026 April PAD Challenge. For today’s prompt, write a “Last (blank)” poem.

Deanna Martinez-Bey dives into sleep deprivation and creativity, and why writers absolutely need rest to write well.

As a mother and daughter on opposite sides of the desk, Novelist Wanda M. Morris and Senior Editor at Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Alexandra Hightower shed light on the publishing industry and what they’ve learned from each other.

Write a poem a day with poets from around the world for the 2026 April PAD Challenge. For today’s prompt, write a remix poem.