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5 Mistakes Authors Should Avoid on TikTok
As more writers and readers alike check out TikTok, whether for #BookTok or dance moves, here are five mistakes authors should avoid on TikTok with some advice on how to get the most out of this social media platform.
What Is BookTok (and Why Should Writers Care)?
In this post, we answer the questions of what is BookTok and why should writers care that it exists. Plus, we share some interesting stories related to the phenomenon and next steps for those who are interested in trying something new.
How Do Writers Ask for Blurbs for Their Books?
If you're familiar with books and their covers, then you're familiar with the blurbs that writers write for other writers' books. But how do writers ask for blurbs for their books? We answer that question here.
Can a Writer Have an Inner Life and a Social Media Presence?
Can a writer have an inner life and a social media presence? Award-winning author Ronit Plank discusses how social media can not only help your book's performance, but introduce you to a thriving writing community.
What Is a Blurb in Publishing?
Find out what a blurb is when it comes to publishing and why writers should care about them.
How I Sold the Cover of My Latest Book as an NFT and What I Learned
When faced with the difficult task of promoting his novel Catch 42: A novel about our future, writer Felix Holzapfel had a wild idea: Why not use non-fungible tokens?
By Any Means Necessary: Finding Unorthodox Ways to Break-In
Novelist D. Eric Maikranz gives advice for how to get your readers to sit up and take notice of your work in untraditional ways.
How I’m Changing the Literary Landscape—and Why
Editor and literary podcast host Zibby Owens explains how she went from idolizing authors to wanting more from the publishing industry.
The Art of the Multi-Author Event
WD Editor-at-Large Jessica Strawser has tips for how to decide when a multi-author event is the best strategy for you—and how to make the most of sharing the stage in this article from the March/April 2021 issue of Writer's Digest.
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.
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.
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.
Creating an Author Success Map: Why Reasonable Expectations Can Help Grow Your Author Brand
Marissa DeCuir shares her three-step process for creating an author success map that helps writers identify and personalize success benchmarks for their writing careers. With reasonable expectations, writers can find more success.
Writer's Digest Best General Resource Websites 2020
Here are the top general resource websites as identified in the 22nd Annual 101 Best Websites from the May/June 2020 issue of Writer's Digest.
How to Find Your Agent in < 280 Characters
Author Allison Ashley found her agent using hashtags on Twitter. Here she shares her story and how you can find your agent via Twitter.
What Should Writers Post on Instagram?
What should writers post on Instagram? What can writers post on a social network that is so focused on images? We dive in and share 10 things for writers to consider.
What Should Writers Blog About?
What should writers blog about if they write fiction? Poetry? Nonfiction? Do blog topics have to align with your other writing? We dive into these questions here.
Reading Your Work In Public: 12 Tips From Dead Rabbits Reading Series Founder
Sharing your work at readings is a great way to get your work in front of an audience and network with other writers. Dead Rabbits Reading Series host M.K. Rainey shares 12 tips on how to make it happen.
Marketing Three Books at the Same Time: What I've Learned
Although she has a lot to juggle, Eleanor's Wars author Ames Sheldon talks about the benefits of working on three books at the same time.
6 Elements of A Successful Author Website
Building your author website? Incorporate these six elements in your design to ensure its success.
Author Platform: How to Build Your Online Audience and Stay Sane
E.J. Wenstrom shares a few steps you can take while you're building your online author platform that can save your sanity.
Who Is Your Target Audience? Use This Simple Trick to Figure Out If They Actually Exist
A major conundrum that trips up many new writers is defining your target audience before you have any actual readers. Dana Sitar explains how to identify them.
The Tragical Mystery Book Tour (Part 4)
At the risk of too much of a good thing being a bad thing, here is one last installment in author and New Yorker cartoonist Bob Eckstein’s book tour.
How to Keep Your Book Relevant After Its Release
Most writers aspire to publish a book that will remain popular among future generations of readers. Gary McPherson offers five things to consider if you want your book to remain relevant for years after its release.