Vintage WD: Afternoon of a Part-Time Writer
This WD article from 1957 offers a humorous look at what it's like to be a writer with a day job, a family, or other obligations that take time away from writing--something many of us can relate to.
Writer's Digest Best Writing Advice Websites 2020
Here are the top writing advice websites as identified in the 22nd Annual 101 Best Websites from the May/June 2020 issue of Writer's Digest.
Literary World Records for Books and Authors
In this post, Don Vaughan reveals literary world records. Ever wonder which author sold the most books? Or which book has been translated the most times? How about which author has signed the most copies of their book on a single day?
Writer's Digest Best Live Streams and YouTube Channels 2020
Here are the top live streams and YouTube channels as identified in the 22nd Annual 101 Best Websites from the May/June 2020 issue of Writer's Digest.
How Artificial Intelligence Can Help Authors Write a Better Novel
In this post, J.D. Lasica of Authors A.I. shares how artificial intelligence can help authors write a better novel and questions whether A.I. could be a boon to future writers and authors.
Jane Smiley: The WD Interview
To overcome writer’s block, Pulitzer Prize winner Jane Smiley read 100 novels. It was the perfect medicine. She talks about the lessons those novels taught her in this January 2006 WD interview.
Carlos Ruiz Zafón Quotes: In Remembrance
To celebrate the literary legacy of novelist Carlos Ruiz Zafón, here are quotes from his Cemetery of Forgotten Books cycle about reading and writing.
What Does It Mean to Be a Cult Writer?
In this post, Ian Haydn Smith looks at what it means to be a cult writer, including a breakdown of six different categories of cults for writers.
How to Get Started as a Writer
You want to write, but don’t know how to begin? Taken from our December 1990 issue, follow these 10 steps to beginning a rewarding, fulfilling career as a writer.
Read a Book to Begin a Book
Stuck trying to find a way to begin your next story? Try gleaning inspiration from these 10 famous novels that break the usual rules of writing in their first lines.
Vintage WD: Roses and Thorns, Reflections on the Writing Life
In this September 1956 WD article, Jim Kjelgaard reflects on the ups and downs of choosing writing as a career--and says he'd do it all over again.
Announcing Shakespeare Week!
For the week of April 19 through April 26, WritersDigest.com plans to celebrate William Shakespeare and his influence on writing and storytelling with Shakespeare Week!
The Cold Open: Facing the Blank Page
It’s any writer’s greatest fear: Facing the blank page with no ideas to get started. William Kenower shares how to get into the right mindset to begin writing and find your muse.
Use Meditation, Prayer, and Intention to Unleash Your Creativity
Do you have thousands of unproductive thoughts cluttering your mind? Nina Amir offers her tips for using meditation to help boost your creativity by creating space for new ideas.
5 Ways to Keep Focus When Burned Out and Brain-Fried
Sometimes the real challenge to completing a story is sustaining focus. In this post, Jessica Hatch shares 5 ways to keep focus when burned out and brain-fried.
Stay at Home. Wash Hands. And Write (If You Can).
NaNoWriMo's Grant Faulkner has some good thoughts for writers who may feel overwhelmed by Covid-19 and stay-at-home orders.
Get Free Access to Our Tutorial Sites for a Month
Get free access to the Writer's Digest and Script Mag tutorial sites for a month with these special codes. Use it for yourself and share with friends.
7 Ways You Can Write for Change
If you're motivated to write for change in the world, no matter the topic, writing coach Nina Amir has 7 tips to help you achieve your goal.
Could the Coronavirus Impact Writers? A few ways for writers to prepare for COVID-19
Could the coronavirus (COVID-19) impact writers? If so, how? Are there things writers can do to prepare for potential impacts?
The Secret of the 25 Chapters in Nancy Drew Books
Learn about the secret of the 25 chapters in Nancy Drew books, including which books in the series used to feature the 25 chapters and why they all feature 20 chapters now.
How to Rev Up Your Writing: Habits for More Effective Writing
Writer's Digest author and author coach Nina Amir shares 4 ways to create better habits for more effective writing, including cutting down on distractions.
6 Lessons Learned From Never Let Me Go, by Kazuo Ishiguro
Find 6 lessons learned from Never Let Me Go, by Kazuo Ishiguro, that writers can apply to their own writing. If you haven't read the novel yet, we do talk about the plot and reveal things about the story. So consider this your spoiler alert.
Shed Your Shame: Overcoming Writing Fears
Author Elizabeth Atkinson shares the biggest of her writing fears, and her tips for working to overcome both the fear and the shame.
What Are Your Favorite Books? (From Our Readers)
As Writer's Digest celebrates its 100th anniversary, the editors want to know, What are your favorite books? Comment for a chance at publication in a future post on the website or in an issue of the magazine.