Author Lindy Ryan shares 10 self-editing tips for writing vivid, visceral horror fiction that will keep your readers up all night.
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Famous Writers and Their Typewriters
“BJUYT KIOP M LKJHGFDSA:QWERTYUIOP:,-98VX5432QW RT HA” — so began Samuel Clemens, aka Mark Twain, on his first attempt “T TO GET THE HANG OF THIS NEW F FANGLED WRITING MACHINE.”...
In this interview, Megan C. Reynolds discusses writing about language and how we use it in her new book, Like.
Every Wednesday, poets from around the world can find a Wednesday Poetry Prompt at Writer’s Digest. This week, write an intelligence poem.
Author Lindsay MacMillan shares how moving back home to Michigan initially felt like a retreat but led to a new world of possibility.
Author Ben Guterson discusses how stumbling upon the act of drawing mandalas helped him find creative balance for his writing.
In this week’s roundup from Script magazine, learn how the fifth series in the “Star Trek” universe set a course for breaking the sci-fi mold, and more.
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Writing Techniques
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Here are the top live streams, podcasts, and YouTube channels as identified in the 27th Annual 101 Best Websites from the May/June 2025 issue of Writer’s Digest.
Mystery/Thriller
Clay Stafford has a conversation with thriller author and former FBI Director James Comey on writing fairly and making stories linger.
Writing Habits and Practices
Author Nikki Erlick shares her experience of using a road trip for both research and inspiration for her novel.
Business of Writing
Author Kelli Estes shares more than 25 different favors that writers can do for their future author selves both before and after publication.
Young Adult
Award-winning author Tim Cummings discusses writing through grief in children’s books, including his own experiences with grief and fear.
Literary
In this interview, author Danit Brown discusses the 16-year journey from idea to publication of her new novel, Television for Women.
Children's
Author Donna Galanti shares how traveling back to the campground where she grew up inspired her to write a middle-grade novel.
Horror
In this interview, author Miranda Smith discusses paying homage to late-90’s and early-00’s slasher films in her new novel, Smile for the Cameras.
Settings
Romance author Chip Pons discusses how setting can change the relationship dynamic between your characters.
WD Competition Winners
Judith Chibante, winner of the 19th Annual Writer’s Digest Poetry Awards, shares the story behind her winning poem, “Naïve Beauty.”
Creative Nonfiction Writing
In this interview, author James Rebanks discusses how his friendship with his subject made him want to tell her story in his new book, The Place of Tides.
Poetry
Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 WD Poetry Awards!
Freelance Writing
Author and copywriter Robert W. Bly shares five ways for freelancers to get new copywriting clients on LinkedIn.
Romance
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Mystery/Thriller
Award-winning author Dick Lochte shares strategies for adding tension to various types of thrillers, including action, crime, and more.
Writing Prompts
Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, write about conflict that happens around a birthday.
Write Better Fiction
In this interview, author Kate Myers discusses keeping the reader’s experience in mind when writing her new novel, Salty.
Writing Habits and Practices
Are you suffering from imposter syndrome as a writer? Deanna Martinez-Bey shares strategies for battling self-doubt when writing.
Resources
In this week’s roundup from Script magazine, Susan Kouguell interviews the award-winning writer and director about her feature film debut Honeyjoon, and more.