New Agent Alert: Tasneem Motala of The Rights Factory
New literary agent alerts (with this spotlight featuring Tasneem Motala of The Rights Factory) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list.
New Agent Alert: Zeynep Sen of WordLink Literary Agency
New literary agent alerts (with this spotlight featuring Zeynep Sen of WordLink Literary Agency) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list.
5 Tips on Writing a Standout Self-Published Book From Someone Who's Read Hundreds of Them
WD competition judge AJ Wells breaks down what will make or break your self-published book, from cover design to plot construction.
New Agent Alert: Pete Ford of Credo Communications
New literary agent alerts (with this spotlight featuring Pete Ford of Credo Communications) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list.
Uproar Books: Market Spotlight
For this week's market spotlight, we look at Uproar Books, a science fiction and fantasy publisher based in Nashville, Tennessee.
10 Authors Share Their Biggest Surprise in the Publishing Process
There are so many mysteries of publishing for authors, whether they're on their first book or have published several. This post collects the biggest surprise in the publishing process for 10 published authors.
Going Viral: Writing From the Hopeful Heart
Author Kitty O'Meara shares her experience of going viral online and how that led to some exciting publishing opportunities.
Call for Nominations: 101 Best Websites for Writers
Nominate your favorite website for the 23rd Annual 101 Best Websites for Writers feature in Writer's Digest Magazine! Deadline for nominations is Friday, Dec. 18, 2020.
Cardinal Rule Press: Market Spotlight
For this week's market spotlight, we look at Cardinal Rule Press, a publisher of children's literature and nonfiction books for parents.
New Agent Alert: Crystal Orazu of Context Literary Agency
New literary agent alerts (with this spotlight featuring Crystal Orazu of Context Literary Agency) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list.
Gary F. Bengier: Indie Publishing Philosophical Speculative Fiction
Former eBay CFO Gary F. Bengier shares his journey to self-publish his debut speculative fiction novel based on his nonfiction philosophy book.
New Agent Alert: Barb Roose of Books & Such Literary Management
New literary agent alerts (with this spotlight featuring Barb Roose of Books & Such Literary Management) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list.
The Chaotically Seductive Path to Persuasive Copy
In this article, author, writing coach, and copywriter David Pennington teaches you the simple secrets of excellent copywriting.
New Agent Alert: Amy Collins of Talcott Notch Literary Services
New literary agent alerts (with this spotlight featuring Amy Collins of Talcott Notch Literary Services) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list.
Sierra Magazine: Market Spotlight
For this week's market spotlight, we look at Sierra Magazine, the bimonthly print and online environmental publication of the Sierra Club.
New Agent Alert: Margaret Danko of Paper Over Board of the Irene Goodman Literary Agency
New literary agent alerts (with this spotlight featuring Margaret Danko of Paper Over Board of the Irene Goodman Literary Agency) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list.
4 Tips for Transitioning From Self-Publishing to Traditional Publishing: How I Found Writing Success After a DIY Start
Mystery novelist Robert McCaw shares how he went from self-publishing his novels to getting an agent and traditional publication, including why the transition made sense for him.
7 Tips for Effectively Engaging a Virtual Audience
Author, speaker, and executive coach Dima Ghawi teaches the basics of delivering a dynamic presentation that keeps your audience tuned in and wanting more.
New Agent Alert: Stefanie Rossitto of the Tobias Agency
New literary agent alerts (with this spotlight featuring Stefanie Rossitto of the Tobias Agency) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list.
The Iowa Review: Market Spotlight
For this week's market spotlight, we look at The Iowa Review, a literary magazine looking for "the best poetry, fiction, and nonfiction being written today." Submission period for unsolicited work open through the end of November, 2020.
Writer's Digest 101 Best Websites for Writers 2020
Each year, Writer's Digest compiles the 101 Best Websites for Writers. See the complete 2020 list here.
New Agent Alert: Aria Gmitter of the Whimsy Literary Agency
New literary agent alerts (with this spotlight featuring Aria Gmitter of the Whimsy Literary Agency) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list.
Kenyon Review: Market Spotlight
For this week's market spotlight, we look at Kenyon Review, a literary magazine looking for various lengths of fiction, poetry, plays, and nonfiction. Submission period open through October 1, 2020.
New Agent Alert: Ayla Zuraw-Friedland of the David Black Agency
New literary agent alerts (with this spotlight featuring Ayla Zuraw-Friedland of the David Black Agency) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list.