Don Draper Gets Skewered
Hey, Mad Men fans--
Thought you might enjoy this great Mad Men parody, posted yesterday by the Landline sketch group...
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.
How Inspiration and Research Shape a Novel
Historical fiction relies on research to help a story’s authenticity—but it can also lead to developments in the story itself. Here, author Lora Davies discusses how inspiration and research helped shape her new novel, The Widow’s Last Secret.
Saraband: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the saraband, a septet (or seven-line) form based on a forbidden dance.
Karen Hamilton: On Cause and Effect
International bestselling author Karen Hamilton discusses the “then and now” format of her new domestic thriller, The Ex-Husband.
Plot Twist Story Prompts: The Ultimatum
Every good story needs a nice (or not so nice) turn or two to keep it interesting. This week, have a character give or face an ultimatum.
6 Things Every Writer Should Know About Sylvia Beach and Shakespeare and Company
Sylvia Beach was friend to many writers who wrote what we consider classics today. Here, author Kerri Maher shares six things everyone should know about her and Shakespeare and Company.
How Writers Can Apply Business Tools to Their Writing
Author Katherine Quevedo takes an analytical look at the creative process in hopes to help other writers find writing success.
Nick Petrie: On Following the Most Compelling Story
Award-winning author Nick Petrie discusses how he listened to the story that wanted to be told in his new Peter Ash thriller novel, The Runaway.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 596
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 punishment poem.