Jessica Strawser

Jessica Strawser

Jessica Strawser is editor-at-large for Writer's Digest and former editor-in-chief. She's also the author of several novels, including Not That I Could Tell and Almost Missed You.

Articles From This Author

Jessica Strawser | Multi-Author Events
From the Magazine

The Art of the Multi-Author Event

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Publishing FAQs

Why (& How) Books Sometimes Get New Covers

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Writing Articles

Fired Up: Robert Crais on Passion, Process and Plot Twists

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Writing Genres

Fearless Fiction: Mindy McGinnis on Rape Culture, Universal Emotions and Strong Female Protagonists

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Writing Goal

Curation & Community: Inside the Online Literary Magazine Women Writers, Women’s Books

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Publishing Insights

You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Bookshelf: 9 Under-Read Book Recommendations from Literary Agents

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Publishing Insights

#DVPit Showcases Pitches from Historically Underrepresented Voices in Publishing

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Publishing Insights

Literary Agents of Color: Empowering Authors & Agents to Succeed

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Publishing Insights

Industry Spotlight: Literary Agent Eric Smith on Conference Scholarships

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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

James Han Mattson: LGBTQ Literature, Finding Your Voice and Addressing Gun Violence in Fiction

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Writing Genres

From CBS's Cold Case to Kick-Butt Cozies: Kellye Garrett Discusses Screenwriting and Black Women in the Mystery Genre

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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

Embrace the Power of Imagination: Ashley Hope Pérez Talks Latinx Literature and Contemporary Global Issues

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Writing Genres

Mental Health, Feminism and the Future of YA Fiction with Kelly Jensen

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Publishing Insights

New Territory: 'The Nightingale' Author Kristin Hannah Discusses Her New Alaska-Set Novel

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The Writer's Life

From One Writing Dream Job to Another

Writer’s Digest Magazine October 2017 Online Exclusives

Inside the Agent-Author Relationship

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Writing Techniques

5 Things All Writers Should Know When Writing a Second Novel

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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

Remembering Richard Nelson Bolles, Self-Pub Pioneer

Almost Missed You
Breaking In Writers Digest

Almost Missed You Debuts Today! Get One Last Look Behind the Scenes

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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

4 Short Lessons on the Subject of Short Stories

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Writing Articles

Smart Ways to Get Organized and Be Productive

Writing Resolutions
Writing Articles

An Easier, More Meaningful Approach to Your Writing Resolutions

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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

Talking Rejection With Debbie Macomber

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Writer’s Digest Magazine February 2017 Online Exclusives

Liane Moriarty: Bonus WD Interview Outtakes

Novel Writing
What's New

Answers to Your Novel Writing Questions

Page Proofs
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What No One Tells You About Page Proofs, Blurb Requests and More

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Writer's Digest Yearbook: Novel Writing 2017

Debbie Macomber on Writing Romance: “I’ve never felt alone”

Jodi Picoult on writing
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4 Great Essays From Jodi Picoult on Writing

Robert Crais
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4 Free Extras From the New Writer's Digest

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Why EVERY Writer Is a “Writer for Hire”

Writer’s Digest Magazine November/December 2016 Online Exclusives

Bonus WD Interview Outtakes: Robert Crais

Get an Agent
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Preparing for Unknowns in Your Agent Search

Almost Missed You
What's New

5 Steps to Surviving Your Copy Edit

Writing tips and writing techniques
What's New

4 Tips to Improve Your Writing Instantly

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Writer's Digest Yearbook: Novel Writing 2017

Bonus WD Interview Outtakes: Jane Green and Freya North

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Write a Standout Chapter 1

Writer’s Digest Magazine July/August 2016 Online Exclusives

Lisa Gardner: Bonus WD Interview Outtakes

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A Writer’s Guide to the Web

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Look! Mommy Can Write! A Look Back at Women in Writing

Short Stories Anthology
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How a Fiction Anthology Is Made

Rejection Letter
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A Proper Sendoff for "Reject a Hit"

Writing for Kids and Teens
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The Best Tips on Writing for Kids and Teens

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10 Lessons Learned Behind the Scenes of a Book Deal (Part 2)

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10 Lessons Learned Behind the Scenes of a Book Deal

Master the Business of Writing
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What You Can Do Now to Master the Business of Writing

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In Novel Writing, Practice Makes Perfect

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Writer’s Digest Magazine January 2016 Online Exclusives

Jojo Moyes: Bonus Interview Outtakes

November/December 2015 Writer's Digest
What's New

When It Comes to Your Writing, It's NEVER Too Late!

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Writing Habits and Practices

NaNoWriMo Advice: 30 Tips for Writing a Book in 30 Days

Writer’s Digest Magazine November/December 2015 Online Exclusives

David Baldacci: Bonus Interview Outtakes