From the Magazine
The Writer's Digest Interview: Marlon James
Booker Prize–winning author Marlon James talks about mythology and world-building in his character-driven epic Moon Witch, Spider King, the second book in his Dark Star Trilogy in this interview from the March/April 2022 issue of Writer's Digest.
Managing Point of View: Mythbusting
In the first of this three-part series, novelist and WD columnist Sharon Short breaks down 7 of the most common myths about choosing which POV is right for your story.
How to Crowdfund Your Book
Crowdfunding in publishing has received a lot of attention in recent months. Successful crowd-funder and author Chris Stollar shares his tips for realistic and practical tips to make crowdfunding work for you.
The Head and the Heart: 5-Minute Memoir
In this article from the March/April 2022 issue of Writer's Digest, Lauryne Wright writes about rejection, rumination, and staying true to the creative voice inside ourselves.
The Writer’s Guide to Being a Great Podcast Guest
More writers than ever are appearing on or even hosting podcasts related to their writing. Host of the "Creative Nonfiction Podcast" Brendan O'Meara shares how to make it an enjoyable and successful experience.
What Book or Short Story With a Sinister Tone Has Had a Lasting Impact on You as a Reader or Writer?: From Our Readers (Comment for a Chance at Publication)
This post announces our latest From Our Readers question: What book or short story with a sinister tone has had a lasting impact on you as a reader or writer? Comment for a chance at publication in a future issue of Writer's Digest.
Funny You Should Ask: Pitch, Revise, and Resubmit
In this Funny You Should Ask column from the March/April 2022 issue of Writer's Digest, literary agent Barbara Poelle tackles questions about online pitching events and how to interpret revise and resubmit requests from agents.
The Writer's Digest Interview: Maggie Stiefvater
New York Times-bestselling YA author Maggie Stiefvater discusses the boundaries between truthfulness and lies when it comes to myths, narrators, and her latest release, Mister Impossible.
Writer's Digest May/June 2022 Cover Reveal
Writer's Digest is excited to announce our May/June 2022 issue featuring our annual 101 Best Websites for Writers and an interview with Kate Quinn, author of The Alice Network and The Diamond Eye.
Your Story #118
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.
What Has Been the Most Pivotal Moment in Your Writing Life Thus Far?: From Our Readers (Comment for a Chance at Publication)
This post announces our latest From Our Readers question: What has been the most pivotal moment in your writing life thus far? Comment for a chance at publication in a future issue of Writer's Digest.
The WD Interview: Elizabeth Acevedo
National Book Award winner Elizabeth Acevedo talks writing novels in verse, tips for NaNoWriMo success, and developing characters for YA in this interview from WD's Sept/Oct 2021 issue.
Writer's Digest March/April 2022 Cover Reveal
The March/April 2022 issue of Writer's Digest is all about Point of View. Here's a peek at what's inside, including an interview with Marlon James about his new novel, Moon Witch, Spider King.
Writer's Digest Presents: Beginnings (Podcast, Episode 1)
We're excited to share the inaugural episode of our new monthly podcast: Writer's Digest Presents! In this first episode, we talk about beginning projects, MFA programs, and interview C. Hope Clark and Susan Shapiro.
Announcing the Get Published in 2022: Breaking In Resource Directory
Announcing the Get Published in 2022: Breaking In Resource Directory from Writer's Digest magazine, which includes advice from 41 agents, 39 debut authors, and 27 small presses.
94 Your Story Writing Prompts
Due to popular demand, we've assembled all the Your Story writing prompts on WritersDigest.com in one post. Click the link to find each prompt, the winners, and more.
As Technology Continues to Change the Way We Think About Reading and Writing, What’s Something You Hope Never Changes?: From Our Readers (Comment for a Chance at Publication)
This post announces our latest From Our Readers question: As technology continues to change the way we think about reading and writing, what’s something you hope never changes? Comment for a chance at publication in a future issue of Writer's Digest.
185 Writing Quotes From Writer's Digest Magazine in 2021
Here are 185 quotes from writers, editors, agents, and other publishing professionals taken directly from Writer's Digest issues published in 2021.
Writer's Digest January/February 2022 Cover Reveal
Revealing the January/February 2022 issue of Writer's Digest, all about finding success in 2022, and including an interview with bestselling novelist Lisa Jewell.
Your Story #116
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.
Memoir as Detective Novel
Every memoir requires searching for the truth of the story. Lilly Dancyger, author of the memoir Negative Space, shows how this hunt can serve as the structure of the narrative.
Nominate Your Favorite Websites for Writers
Nominate your favorite websites for writers and it could appear in the Writer's Digest 24th Annual 101 Best Websites for Writers in our May/June 2022 issue. Deadline for nominations is Monday, December 13, 2021.
Writer's Digest November/December 2021 Cover Reveal
Revealing the November/December 2021 issue of Writer's Digest: Magical Writing. Featuring advice from R.F. Kuang, Alix E. Harrow, Maggie Stiefvater, Tobias Buckell, Ran Walker, and many more.