10 Dorothy Parker Quotes for Writers and About Writing
Here are 10 Dorothy Parker quotes for writers and about writing from the author of Enough Rope, A Star Is Born, and "Big Blonde." In these quotes, Parker covers dreams, fairy tales, success, nightmares, and more.
Cartoonist Bob Eckstein Returns to the 2019 Annual Writer’s Digest Conference
Cartoonist Bob Eckstein will be covering the 2019 Annual Writer's Digest Conference with his art and tweets on Twitter and in a post-conference post for LitHub.com. In this post, he shares some of his cartoons along with tips for conference goers.
14 Neil Gaiman Quotes for Writers and About Writing
Here are 14 Neil Gaiman quotes for writers and about writing from the author of Good Omens, American Gods, and Coraline. In these quotes, Gaiman covers dreams, fairy tales, success, nightmares, and more.
The Horrors of Being a Ghost: Ghostwriters Share Their Tales of Nightmare Clients
Gotham Ghostwriters’ Dan Gerstein reveals how writers can spot nightmare ghostwriting clients and take steps to avoid them when seeking work.
Deibide Baise Fri Toin: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the deibide baise fri toin, an Irish quatrain (or 4-line) form.
Slight of Hand vs. Sleight of Hand
Learn when it's appropriate to use slight of hand vs. sleight of hand with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct and incorrect usages.
10 H. P. Lovecraft Quotes for Writers and About Writing
Here are 10 H. P. Lovecraft quotes for writers and about writing from the author of The Rats in the Walls, The Call of Cthulhu, and At the Mountains of Madness. In these quotes, Lovecraft covers horror, creativity, coffee, and more.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 493
Every Wednesday, Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and an example poem to get things started on the Poetic Asides blog. This week, write a rumor poem.
How to Publish Your Science Fiction Novel
Each genre of fiction has its own rules for getting published. In this article, we cover how to publish your science fiction novel, including successful queries and synopses as well as literary agents and book publishers open to science fiction submissions.
12 Kurt Vonnegut Quotes for Writers and About Writing
Here are 12 Kurt Vonnegut quotes for writers and about writing from the author of Slaughterhouse-Five, Cat's Cradle, and Welcome to the Monkey House. In these quotes, Vonnegut covers novels, jokes, story structure, and more.
Kouta: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the kouta, a Japanese quatrain (or 4-line) form.
Its vs. It’s
Learn when it's appropriate to use its vs. it's with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct and incorrect usages.
How to Protect Your Artistic Integrity: Let Go of Expectations
Hollow Kingdom author Kira Jane Buxton shares the writing journey that led her let go of expectations while writing.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 492
Every Wednesday, Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and an example poem to get things started on the Poetic Asides blog. This week, write a marriage poem.
7 Toni Morrison Quotes for Writers and About Writing
Here are 7 Toni Morrison quotes for writers and about writing from the author of Beloved, Song of Solomon, and Jazz. In these quotes, Morrison covers books, power, and more.
Roundel: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the roundel, an English 11-line variant of the roundeau.
14 Shirley Jackson Quotes for Writers and About Writing
Here are 14 Shirley Jackson quotes for writers and about writing from the author of We Have Always Lived in the Castle, "The Lottery," and The Haunting of Hill House. In these quotes, Jackson covers story, readers, and more.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 491
Every Wednesday, Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and an example poem to get things started on the Poetic Asides blog. This week, write an anecdote poem.
A Lot vs. Alot vs. Allot
Learn when it's appropriate to use a lot vs. alot vs. allot with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct and incorrect usages.
WD Poetic Form Challenge: Flamenca
The WD Poetic Form Challenge is your opportunity to write and share a poem (flamenca this time around) for a chance to get published in the Poetic Asides column in Writer’s Digest.
Cyhydedd Hir: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the cyhydedd hir, a Welsh quatrain form.
12 Herman Melville Quotes for Writers and About Writing
Here are 12 Herman Melville quotes for writers and about writing from the author of Moby-Dick, Billy Budd, and Typee. In these quotes, Melville covers books, humanity, and more.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 490
Every Wednesday, Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and an example poem to get things started on the Poetic Asides blog. This week, write a comics character poem.
Heroin vs. Heroine (vs. Hero)
Learn when it's appropriate to use heroin vs. heroine (vs. hero) with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors. Believe it or not, the heroic possibilities aren't quite as cut and dried as many expect.