In this episode of “Writer’s Digest Presents,” author Chips Pons discusses his new novel, Winging It with You, and transitioning to traditional publishing.

Walk through the steps that real life investigators take once a crime is committed, plus more from Writer’s Digest!

Author and English professor Jarret Keene discusses how horror has become a genre defined by experimentation and the exploration of complex themes centered on culture and identity.

This month, trained fighter and author Carla Hoch discusses how your character’s body will indicate that an attack is forthcoming.

Paula Rizzo explains why taking care of yourself should be a critical part of every writers writing routine.

Editor and essayist Joy Peskin shares the top ten mistakes made by children’s books authors and her advice on how to avoid them.

In this interview, author Liza Tully discusses combining mystery with comedy in her new novel, The World’s Greatest Detective and Her Just Okay Assistant.

Author Theresa Cheung shares five anti-manifesting techniques to help writers actually accomplish the goals they envision for themselves.

Author Catherine Hokin breaks down how to add value to your novel with a prologue, including four prologue pitfalls and three opportunities.

The award-winning author and Professor of Distinction shares how he constructed the nested narrative in his latest novel, The Buffalo Hunter Hunter.

In this interview, author Sonita Alizada discusses the vulnerability that came with writing her new memoir, Sonita.

Author Claire Barner shares her top five tips for writing a near-future romance, including how to handle characters and the (near) future.

Author Anna Barrington shares three things she’s noticed in artists who succeed and stick over those who don’t.

Author Christopher J. Yates discusses writing a standalone story in his already-conceived fictional world with his new psychological thriller, The Rabbit Club.

Every Wednesday, poets from around the world can find a Wednesday Poetry Prompt at Writer’s Digest. This week, write an abandoned poem.

Author E.L. Deards discusses leaning into her humor, especially her sarcastically dark humor (with a few puns) for her novel.

Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, write about a defining moment in a hunter’s life.

In this interview, author Adriana Trigiani discusses wanting to retell her great-grandmother’s life story with her new novel, The View from Lake Como.

Ghostwriter Veronica Bane shares how penning more than 10 books for other celebrities and bestselling authors helped with her “debut” novel.

Author Eric Rickstad shares how the people we know (our neighbords, co-workers, etc.) can help writers create realistic characters.

In this week’s roundup from Script magazine, Bryan Young explores lessons to be learned from “28 Years Later,” and so much more.

Author J.E. Thomas shares three reasons to reveal real secrets (or at least their emotional truths) in your fiction.

Here are the top writing advice websites as identified in the 27th Annual 101 Best Websites from the May/June 2025 issue of Writer’s Digest.

Join WD in Baltimore for the 2025 annual writing conference, plus more from Writer’s Digest!