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Writing Across Generations: How to Keep Readers Invested Through Decades of Storytelling
Author Rosa Kwon Easton shares her approach to writing across generations, including the importance of interviewing family members.
Presenting the November/December 2026 issue of Writer’s Digest featuring an interview with Min Jin Lee and articles about boosting creativity.
Announcing the guidelines for the 19th annual November PAD (Poem-A-Day) Chapbook Challenge! Join other poets to write and collect poems.
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Horror
In this interview, author Madison Tyler Nelson discusses how channeling her love for horror helped her write her debut novel, Portrait of a Haunting.
Interviews
In this interview, children’s author Karen Gebbia details her process for writing stories that have many layers.
Short Story
Author Julie Esther Fisher explains why she wrote a novel in stories after years of editorial feedback that just didn’t work…for this book.
Submissions & Proposals
Author (and librarian) Kathleen Reidy shares tools and strategies from a librarian on finding book comps for your books.
Writing Habits and Practices
Author Katie Rizzo shares five tips for finding your place in the writing world by sharing her journey after a tragic family event.
Historical
In this interview, author Katherine Reay discusses the famous female Cold War spy that helped inspire her new historical mystery, The Undercover Bookshop.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts
Every Wednesday, Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and example poem to get things started for poets. This week, write a haunted poem.
Writing Techniques
Screenwriter, actor, producer, and author Hallie Shepherd explains how novelists can capitalize on cinematic writing techniques in novels.
Children's
Author Leslie Adame shares her experience of using middle-grade fantasy to write about immigration that’s handled with care.
Writing Prompts
Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, write about someone who sees something no one else does.
Romance
In this interview, author Lucy Smoke discusses blending spooky stories and historic tragedy in her new gothic romance, Hallowed Bones.
Memoir
Author Michelle Lerner shares how writing about animals taught her to write better characters by showing (and not telling).
Social Media
Author Jessica Siskin shares how she collected content for one book project but not another and why doing so helps tell your author story.
Romance
Bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne shares eight things to keep in mind when writing second-chance romance that readers love and believe.
Horror
In this interview, author Abe Moss discusses experimenting with different tropes in his new horror novel, Morsels.
Character
Author Katherine Reay breaks down how to create more believable characters by writing emotions that feel real.
Writing Habits and Practices
Author Michelle Grace shares how becoming a mother transformed her creative life in ways she couldn’t imagine.
Write Better Poetry
Author Lucille Lang Day discusses finding poetry in unexpected places, whether it’s related to science or everyday experiences.
Historical
Author Sharon Cameron shares her experiences for talking with the family of historical fiction characters, including tips for other authors.
Writing Habits and Practices
Author Kayla Hardy dives into the process of unpacking her Louisiana Creole cultural heritage and unmasking Marie Laveau.
Resources
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Horror
In this interview, author Sophia Huneycutt discusses the editing process for her debut novel, alligators, and more.
Science Fiction/Fantasy
The award-winning science-fiction author discusses the importance of fandom, writing for IP giants like Star Wars, and tackling his biggest project yet: a space opera.
Resources
This month, trained fighter and author Carla Hoch discusses the misconceptions behind female fighting characters, why it’s less about gender and more about size, and more.