Author H.Y. Hanna explains why readers are gravitating toward sun-drenched thrillers and darker beach reads (and what that means for writers).

Learn why a lack of tension and suspense may be what’s keeping you from that publishing contract, plus more from Writer’s Digest!

In this interview, internationally bestselling author Soman Chainani discusses having to find a new writing style for his new YA political thriller, Young World.

Author Martha Conway shares her four rules for writing characters with specific conditions and explores the problem with pity.

In this interview, author Kasey Iris discusses thinking of the writing process as journaling when writing her debut graphic novel, Ghoul.

Author Uzma Jalaluddin shares a list of essential ingredients for how to cozy-fy your murder mystery for readers.

Award-winning author and podcaster Debra Eckerling shares 10 content types to build your author presence on LinkedIn.

Author Matt Harry discusses the challenges in drafting a dystopian detective in a world where going outside can kill you.

In this interview, author Patrick Wyman discusses connecting with the people of the past in his new book, Lost Worlds.

Authors Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie discuss the art of the author’s note, especially as it relates to writing historical fiction.

Publicist Marissa DeCuir shares nine myths about book publicity that hold many writers back by asking the wrong question.

In this interview, author Thomas W. Laqueur discusses the astonishing dog facts he discovered in the process of writing his new book, The Dog’s Gaze.

Every Wednesday, Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and example poem to get things started for poets. This week, write a year poem.

Author Ande Pliego shares success stories that would’ve never happened without persistence and why writers shouldn’t give up.

Author Allan Gaw discusses fictionalizing your day job, both the positive outcomes and the potential hurdles.

Author Maria Giesbrecht shares five lessons learned from business school that could benefit every poet creatively and productively.

Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, write about someone or something that would be a great documentary.

In this interview, author Eve J. Chung shares surprises in the research process, why community is important for writers, and more.

Even though it’s not a genre for everyone, author T.J. Payne considers why people read and write horror stories.

Author Regina Linke discusses the moral escalator and how making goodness the main action of a story can be very powerful for readers.

In this week’s round up from Script magazine, The Devil Wears Prada 2 scribe Aline Brosh McKenna discusses her adaptation process and more.

In this interview, author Véronique Darwin discusses the importance of connection with her interconnected short story collection, Mom Camp.

Author A.E. Osworth shares a strategy for creating characters with tarot spreads, specifically using the Celtic cross.

Learn five high concept tricks to stand out in a crowded market from literary agent Jessica Berg, plus more from Writer’s Digest!