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Find the prompts, interviews, quotes, book recommendations, and other inspirational articles to help you write that novel, short story, article, or whatever other piece of writing you're currently working on...or that you want to write! Our Be Inspired sections are here to get the creative juices flowing.

From the MagazineInterviewsThe Writer's LifeVintage WDWriting PromptsWriting Quotes
Nora Princiotti: Nail Your Elevator Pitch
BiographiesNora Princiotti: Nail Your Elevator PitchRobert Lee Brewer
A graphic promoting "Breaking In" for May/June 2025 from Writer's Digest. The left side of the graphic is black with "MAY/JUNE 2025" in white at the top and "BREAKING IN" in a large, white, stylized font below it. The Writer's Digest logo (WD) is in a white circle at the bottom left. The right side features three stacked book covers and author photos: Top: A photo of a Black woman smiling with a book cover partially visible to the right. The book cover is for "Ready, Set, Mango!" and features illustrations of children. Middle: A photo of an Asian person with long dark hair smiling and looking to the side. To the right is the book cover for "The Original Daughter" by Jemimah Wei, featuring yellow and black text. Bottom: A photo of a white person with short brown hair smiling. To the right is the book cover for "Generation Queer: A Story of LGBTQ+ Allies and Accomplices," featuring diverse illustrated faces.
Breaking In Writers DigestBreaking In: May/June 2025Moriah Richard
HorrorIvy Pochoda: On Reimagining Greek Tragedy as a Feminist HorrorRobert Lee Brewer
LiteraryErica Peplin: On Writing Messy, Lovable CharactersRobert Lee Brewer
HistoricalSerena Burdick: Be Flexible With Your WorkRobert Lee Brewer
WD PodcastsWriting Literary Nonfiction With Robert FieselerThe Editors of Writer's Digest
A person's hands hold a smartphone, positioned vertically, recording a video. The phone screen shows a man and a woman in light-colored clothing dancing. In the background, slightly out of focus, is a woman in a striped dress, smiling and appearing to be posing or dancing. Light-colored curtains are visible behind her. The person holding the phone has several bracelets on their wrist and rings on their fingers.
Writing PromptsAn Influential DayMoriah Richard
Laura Lippman: On Developing Good Writing Habits and Routines
Mystery/ThrillerLaura Lippman: On Developing Good Writing Habits and RoutinesRobert Lee Brewer
E.C. Nevin: 'Done Is Better than Perfect"
Mystery/ThrillerE.C. Nevin: ‘Done’ Is Better than ‘Perfect’Robert Lee Brewer
HistoricalJeffrey Konvitz: Believe in Your CreativityRobert Lee Brewer
Media-Savvy Author: Effective Note-Taking Strategies for Writers | Paula Rizzo
Writing Habits and PracticesMedia-Savvy Author: Effective Note-Taking Strategies for WritersPaula Rizzo
Science Fiction/FantasyKarina Halle: Stay True to YourselfRobert Lee Brewer
writers digest july august 2025 cover reveal
Be InspiredWriter’s Digest July/August 2025 Cover RevealAmy Jones
Historical BooksSimon Farquhar: On Bringing Humanity to True CrimeRobert Lee Brewer
G.F. Miller: On Romance in Middle-Grade Fiction
Children'sG. F. Miller: On Romance in Middle-Grade FictionRobert Lee Brewer
The image shows a blue lava lamp against a gradient background transitioning from purple to blue. The lamp has a silver base and top, and the blue liquid inside contains white, blob-like forms. The lamp is lit up, creating a glowing effect.
Writing PromptsNostalgic ItemsMoriah Richard

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