• Write Better Fiction
    • Plot
    • Character
    • Settings
    • Dialogue
    • Short Story
    • Writing Techniques
    • Genre
    • Grammar
    • Revising & Editing
  • Write Better Nonfiction
    • Personal Writing
    • Historical Books
    • Travel Books
    • Business Books
    • Articles
    • Humor in Nonfiction
    • Creative Nonfiction
    • Grammar
    • Revising & Editing
  • Write Better Poetry
    • Poetry Prompts
    • Poetic Forms
    • Interviews With Poets
    • Why I Write Poetry
    • Poetry FAQs
  • Get Published
    • Build My Platform
    • Find a Fiction Agent
    • Find a Nonfiction Agent
    • Write My Query
    • Submissions & Proposals
    • Sell My Work
    • Self-Publishing
    • Business of Writing
    • Ghostwriting
    • Audiobooks
    • Breaking In
  • Be Inspired
    • Writing Prompts
    • Poetry Prompts
    • Interviews
    • The Writer's Life
    • Writing Quotes
    • Vintage WD
    • From the Magazine
  • WD Competitions
    • Annual Competition
    • Self-Published Book
    • Self-Published Ebook
    • Popular Fiction
    • Personal Essay
    • Poetry
    • Short Short Story
    • From the Winners
    • Your Story
  • Resources
    • Write For Us
    • WD Podcasts
    • Meet the WD Team
    • Free Downloads
  • About Us
  • Meet Us
  • Write For Us
  • Advertise With Us
  • Subscribe
  • Renew a subscription
  • Customer Service
  • Current Issue
  • Back Issues
  • Give a Gift Subscription
  • Competitions
  • Writer's Digest Annual Conference
  • Novel Writing Conference
  • Writer's Digest Shop
  • WD University
  • Tutorials
  • Webinars
  • 2nd Draft Critiques
  • Digital Editions
  • ScriptMag.com
  • Active Interest Media
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Settings
Logo
  • Write Better Fiction
  • Write Better Nonfiction
  • Write Better Poetry
  • Get Published
  • Be Inspired
  • WD Competitions
  • Resources
  • Script
  • Events
  • Competitions
  • Free Downloads
  • Subscribe
  • Shop
Logo
  • Write Better Fiction
  • Write Better Nonfiction
  • Write Better Poetry
  • Get Published
  • Be Inspired
  • WD Competitions
  • Resources
  • Home
  • Dealing with Editors
Image placeholder title
Publishing FAQs

7 Ways to Defend Yourself from Writing Coach Scams

Industry experts and legitimate writing coaches provide advice on how to spot writing coach scams and shield yourself accordingly.

  • By Estelle Erasmus
    Jan 27, 2019
Image placeholder title
Publishing FAQs

The Editor Behind the Curtain: Inside the Publishing Process

For first-time authors, the publishing process is often shrouded in mystery. Alex Field shares an inside look at what goes on behind the scenes—and how to leverage it for future success.

  • By Alex Field
    Nov 26, 2018
Image placeholder title
Business of Writing

The 7 Deadly Sins of Editors (According to Novelists)

A healthy relationship between editor and novelist can send your story to heavenly heights, but a poor partnership deserves its own special circle of hell. Longtime writer-editor duo Steven James and Pam Johnson discuss where editors go astray.

  • By Guest Column
    Oct 29, 2018
Image placeholder title
Writing Techniques

The 7 Deadly Sins of Novelists (According to Editors)

A healthy relationship between novelist and editor can send your story to heavenly heights, but a poor partnership deserves its own special circle of hell. Longtime writer-editor duo Steven James and Pam Johnson discuss where novelists go astray.

  • By Guest Column
    Oct 18, 2018
Image placeholder title
Publishing FAQs

When Should You Hire an Editor? 3 Professional Editors Weigh In

Want to write the best possible book? You need an editor. They are critical for making your writing “tight” and immersive. But before you do, you need to understand when to hire an editor.

  • By P. S. Hoffman
    Aug 9, 2018
 ILLUSTRATION © GETTY IMAGES: OIVIND HOVLAND
Writing Articles

13 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Sign That Book Contract or Take That Freelance Writing Job

In a competitive industry, it’s easy to feel like publishers hold all the power. But the truth is they need good content—and writers have a right to not be fleeced. Here are some situations when the best option just might be to walk away from that book contract or that freelance writing job.

  • By Jeff Somers
    Apr 21, 2018
Image placeholder title
Publishing FAQs

The Problem with Sensitivity Readers Isn't What You Think It Is

As major media outlets raise the question of whether sensitivity readers represent censorship, Anna Hecker offers her experience working with one.

  • By Guest Column
    Jan 16, 2018
sample-chapters
Submissions & Proposals

Which Sample Chapters Should You Send to Agents?

When agents ask for sample chapters, which chapters should you include? If your strongest chapters fall in the middle, is it OK if I send those? The answer is different for fiction and nonfiction.

  • By Brian A. Klems
    Dec 21, 2016
Image placeholder title
Publishing

What Can You Do if a Publisher Prints Your Work Without Permission?

  • By Brian A. Klems
    Feb 22, 2011
Image placeholder title
Legal Questions

Can I Resell an Article That's Already Been Published?

  • By Brian A. Klems
    Feb 8, 2011
Image placeholder title
Dealing with Editors

What Should a Short Bio Include?

  • By Jane Friedman
    Nov 23, 2010
Image placeholder title
Writing Advice

Does Selling All Rights Mean I Can't Use the Same Topic Again?

  • By Jane Friedman
    Sep 21, 2010
Image placeholder title
Publishing

What's Considered a "Clip"?

  • By Jane Friedman
    Jun 8, 2010
Dealing with Editors

What is a Hard Copy?

  • By Jane Friedman
    Mar 16, 2010
Articles

What to Charge for Online Writing

  • By QQAdmin1
    Dec 1, 2009
Agents

What Should You Include in Your Bio for Agents?

  • By QQAdmin1
    May 12, 2009
Query Letters

Two Pitches, One Magazine

  • By QQAdmin1
    Feb 17, 2009
Dealing with Editors

Should I Use The Chicago Manual of Style for my Book?

  • By QQAdmin1
    Nov 18, 2008
Dealing with Editors

When Editors Add Typos

  • By QQAdmin1
    Sep 23, 2008
Dealing with Editors

How Do I E-mail Clips?

  • By QQAdmin1
    Aug 19, 2008
Image placeholder title
Legal Questions

What Are First Serial Rights (or FNASR)?

  • By QQAdmin1
    Jun 24, 2008
Dealing with Editors

Conflict of Interest

  • By QQAdmin1
    Mar 25, 2008
Business

Dealing with Late (or Missing) Payments

  • By QQAdmin1
    Feb 19, 2008
Business

Is Wikipedia an Accurate Source? (And Can Editors Alter Sourced Material?)

  • By QQAdmin1
    Feb 12, 2008
  • About Us
  • Meet Us
  • Write For Us
  • Advertise With Us
  • Subscribe
  • Renew a subscription
  • Customer Service
  • Current Issue
  • Back Issues
  • Give a Gift Subscription
  • Competitions
  • Writer's Digest Annual Conference
  • Novel Writing Conference
  • Writer's Digest Shop
  • WD University
  • Tutorials
  • Webinars
  • 2nd Draft Critiques
  • Digital Editions
  • ScriptMag.com
  • Active Interest Media
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
© 2021 Active Interest Media All Rights Reserved.