Choosing Which Movements To Put in Your Fight Scene (FightWrite™)
Trained fighter and author Carla Hoch discusses how much of a fight's details to actually put into a story, and how even with fight scenes sometimes less is more.
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Lucy Clarke: On the Power of Creativity
Novelist Lucy Clarke discusses how a marathon of writing led to a first draft in just 17 days for her new psychological thriller, One of the Girls.
A Conversation With Jaden Terrell on Writer Expectations, Part 1 (Killer Writers)
Killer Nashville founder Clay Stafford continues his series of interviews with mystery, thriller, and suspense authors. Here he has a conversation with novelist Jaden Terrell about writer expectations and success.
Connecting the Dots vs. Drawing the Whole Damn Picture: A Veteran Ghostwriter Takes Back His Pen and Finds Something To Say
Writing for oneself after a decades-long career as a ghostwriter is a challenge unto itself. Here, author Daniel Paisner discusses his career as a ghostwriter, how the process differs from writing his own work, and if the two ever intersect.
Who Are Sensitivity Editors? And How Much Does Sensitivity Reading Pay?
Sensitivity readers offer a very specific and focused edit to manuscripts. Here, C. Hope Clark shares what a sensitivity editor is, how much it pays, and where you can start.
Kate White: On Building In Brainstorming Time
New York Times bestselling author Kate White discusses the process of writing her new psychological thriller, The Second Husband.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 615
Every Wednesday, Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and an example poem to get things started on the Poetic Asides blog. This week, write a desire poem.
Writer's Digest Best Writing Advice Websites for Writers 2022
Here are the top writing advice websites as identified in the 24th Annual 101 Best Websites from the May/June 2022 issue of Writer's Digest.
Nikesha Elise Williams: On the Power of Self-Publishing
In this indie author profile, novelist Nikesha Elise Williams shares her path to self publishing and the creative marketing strategy that's led to her success.
Change of Plans
Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today's prompt, there's been a sudden and unforeseen change of plans.
5 Things to Know When Writing About the Music Industry
Author Ashley M. Coleman gives you her top five tricks for writing about the music industry—even if you're not an industry expert.
10 Tips on Covering Events as a Freelance Journalist
From planning ahead to staying late, Alison Hill shares 10 tips for journalists while covering events as a freelancer.
Character Studies, Writing the Immigrant Experience, and Six Adaptation Steps Before You Adapt a Book (From Script)
In this week’s round up brought to us by Script magazine, navigate different character study approaches in your writing, and tracking emotional journeys.
Lora Senf: On Trusting Children With Middle Grade Fiction
Author Lora Senf discusses how one chilling text message led her to writing her new middle grade horror novel, The Clackity.
Katrina Leno: On Writing Around an Idea
Critically acclaimed novelist Katrina Leno discusses the process of bringing her childhood memories to magical life in her new young adult novel, Sometime in Summer.
WD Presents: A New Podcast Episode, "Your Story" Prompt, and More!
This week, we're excited to announce our latest episode of "Writer's Digest Presents," the new "Your Story" prompt, and more!
Writer's Digest Best Live Streams, Podcasts, and YouTube Channels 2022
Here are the top live streams, podcasts, and YouTube channels as identified in the 24th Annual 101 Best Websites from the May/June 2022 issue of Writer's Digest.
What Is Fan Fiction in Writing?
You might have heard the term, especially if you’re in online fandoms, but what exactly is fan fiction? Managing Editor Moriah Richard explains.
5 Ways To Use Short Stories To Grow as a Writer
Short story writing can be a gateway to writing your novel—but they’re also fun and worthy stories in their own right. Here, author Dallas Woodburn shares 5 ways to use short stories to grow as a writer.
Writing Mistakes Writers Make: Not Having an Online Presence
The Writer's Digest team has witnessed many writing mistakes over the years, so we started this series to help identify them for other writers (along with correction strategies). This week's writing mistake is not having an online presence.
Shirlene Obuobi: On Writing From Experience
Physician, cartoonist, and author Shirlene Obuobi discusses the writerly advice that led to writing her new coming-of-age novel, On Rotation.
WD Poetic Form Challenge: Kimo Winner
Learn the winner and Top 10 list for the Writer’s Digest Poetic Form Challenge for the kimo.
8 Things Writers Should Know About Tattoos
Tattoos and their artists can reveal interesting details about your characters and offer historical context. Here, author June Gervais shares 8 things writers should know about tattoos.
Writing Through the Lens of Social Justice
WD Editor-at-Large Tyler Moss makes the case for reporting on issues of social justice in freelance writing—no matter the topic in this article from the July/August 2021 issue of Writer's Digest.
Plot Twist Story Prompts: Intentional Trail
Every good story needs a nice (or not so nice) turn or two to keep it interesting. This week, have a character leave clues for people to find them.