Author Mike Maden shares his thoughts on balancing character with plot (and plot twist, it’s all about character in the end).

For the 2025 November PAD Chapbook Challenge, poets write a poem a day in the month of November. Day 21 is to write a why blank poem.

For the 2025 November PAD Chapbook Challenge, poets write a poem a day in the month of November. Day 20 is to write an explanation poem.

Barbara Gastel, author of Medical Editing, shares 10 things writers should know about medical editing (and writing).

Author Jeffrey Siger recounts the original inspiration for his novel series and how he reclaimed his rights from multiple publishers.

In this interview, author Amy K. Green discusses tormenting main characters with her new thriller, Haven’t Killed in Years.

For the 2025 November PAD Chapbook Challenge, poets write a poem a day in the month of November. Day 19 is to write a six words poem.

Author Tanya Grant dives deep into the ins and outs of using setting to create conflict in fiction, including building plot and characters.

In this episode of “Writer’s Digest Presents,” designer and author Alexandra Gater discusses the process of turning your career into a how-to book.

Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, write about someone handling a sacred text.

In this interview, author Holly Seddon discusses taking big swings with her new thriller novel, 59 Minutes.

For the 2025 November PAD Chapbook Challenge, poets write a poem a day in November. Day 18 is to write an optimistic and/or pessimistic poem.

Author Grace Helena Walz reveals five tips for nailing a southern setting, from considering the presence of nature to a good southern dish.

Find Emily Krempholtz’s successful query to agent Brent Taylor for her debut novel, Violet Thistlethwaite Is Not a Villain Anymore.

In this week’s round up brought to us by Script magazine, The Running Man co-screenwriters Edgar Wright and Michael Bacall discuss adapting Stephen King’s dystopian novel, and more!

In this interview, author Kristin Collier discusses how writing an essay led to her new book, What Debt Demands.

For the 2025 November PAD Chapbook Challenge, poets write a poem a day in the month of November. Day 17 is to write a trope poem.

Scientist and poet Edward Nudelman dives into the relationship of poetry, passion, and physics (and the sciences) with poetic examples.

Start the new year with an exclusive virtual conference for novel writers, plus more from Writer’s Digest!

In this interview, New York Times-bestselling author Ayana Gray discusses reimagining Greek mythology with her new novel, I, Medusa.

For the 2025 November PAD Chapbook Challenge, poets write a poem a day in the month of November. Day 16 is to write a possible poem.

In this interview, poet Jaiden Geolingo discusses the writing process for his chapbook collection, serving as an editor, and more.

Nominate your favorite writing-related website for the 28th Annual 101 Best Websites for Writers feature to come in the May/June 2026 issue of Writer’s Digest magazine.

For the 2025 November PAD Chapbook Challenge, poets write a poem a day in the month of November. Day 15 is to write a monster poem.