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The WD Interview: Jesse Q. Sutanto
Jesse Q. Sutanto, the award-winning author of Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers talks authenticity as a writer and her unique writing routine in this interview from the September/October 2024 issue of Writer's Digest.
Writer's Digest January/February 2025 Cover Reveal
Presenting the January/February 2025 issue of Writer's Digest, featuring articles to help you write your next great story and an interview with Booker Prize-winner Pat Barker.
Your Story #134
Write a short story of 650 words or fewer based on the photo prompt. You can be poignant, funny, witty, etc.; it is, after all, your story.
Breaking In: November/December 2024
Debut authors: How they did it, what they learned, and why you can do it, too.
Yule Book Flood for Newbies
Why Iceland’s holiday obsession with books can be a heavenly alternative to the Christmas status quo—and how to try this tradition on for size no matter where you live.
Call for 27th Annual 101 Best Websites for Writers Nominations
CLOSED: Nominate your favorite writing-related website for the 27th Annual 101 Best Websites for Writers feature to come in the May/June 2025 issue of Writer's Digest magazine.
Cover Reveal: Writer's Yearbook 2025
Presenting the Writer's Yearbook 2025, the special newsstand-only edition of Writer's Digest!
Indie Author Spotlight: Jane Gorman
Indie author Jane Gorman shares why finding a writing community is critical and how to treat your self-publishing as a business.
Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver: On Writing for Children With Dyslexia
For national Dyslexia Awareness Month, Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver share how they've used Winkler's dyslexia to write stories for children learning to read with the same condition.
Announcing the Winners of the 93rd Annual Writer's Digest Writing Competition
Congratulations to the winners of the 93rd Annual Writer's Digest Writing Competition!
Writer's Digest November/December 2024 Cover Reveal
Revealing the November/December 2024 issue of Writer's Digest, featuring an interview with novelist Vanessa Riley and articles all about getting cozy with your writing and reading.
Your Story #133
Write the opening line to a story based on the photo prompt below. (One sentence only.) You can be poignant, funny, witty, etc.; it is, after all, your story.
Breaking In: September/October 2024
Debut authors: How they did it, what they learned, and why you can do it, too.
Mistakes Authors Make When Promoting Their Books
Media trainer Paula Rizzo explains 8 common mistakes authors make when promoting their books—and how to fix them.
The WD Interview: Steven Rowley
New York Times-bestselling author Steven Rowley discusses reconnecting with old characters, balancing humor and heart, and his new release, The Guncle Abroad.
Writer's Digest 101 Best Websites for Writers 2024
Each year, Writer's Digest compiles the 101 Best Websites for Writers. See the complete 2024 list here.
Indie Author Spotlight: Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer
Indie author Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer shares why she chose the indie publishing route and why it's been the right choice for her writing career.
Writer's Digest Best Writing Community Websites 2024
Here are the top writing community websites as identified in the 26th Annual 101 Best Websites from the May/June 2024 issue of Writer's Digest.
Karin Patton: 2024 Short Short Story Award Winner
Karin Patton, the winner of the 24th Annual Writer’s Digest Short Short Story Competition, reveals the inspiration for her winning story and more!
Writer's Digest Best Job and Market Websites 2024
Here are the top job and market websites as identified in the 26th Annual 101 Best Websites from the May/June 2024 issue of Writer's Digest.
Writer's Digest Magazine September/October 2024 Cover Reveal
Presenting the September/October 2024 issue of Writer's Digest featuring the Annual Agent Roundup and interviews with Jesse Q. Sutanto and Meg Medina.
Writer's Digest Best Publishing News and Resource Websites 2024
Here are the best publishing news and resource websites as identified in the 26th Annual 101 Best Websites from the May/June 2024 issue of Writer's Digest.
Breaking In: July/August 2024
Debut authors: How they did it, what they learned, and why you can do it, too.
Writer's Digest Best Genre/Niche Websites 2024
Here are the top genre and niche websites as identified in the 26th Annual 101 Best Websites from the May/June 2024 issue of Writer's Digest.