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About the Book
Learn more timeless plots for your fiction in 20 Master Plots by Ronald B. Tobias.
How to Make the Most of a Virtual Writing Workshop or Conference
In this brave new world of virtual learning and social distance, Kristy Stevenson helps us make the most of the virtual conference.
When Is Historical Accuracy Inaccurate?
Writers of historical fiction must always ride the line between factual and fictitious. Here, author Terry Roberts discusses how to navigate that line.
What Is Creative Nonfiction in Writing?
In this post, we look at what creative nonfiction (also known as the narrative nonfiction) is, including what makes it different from other types of fiction and nonfiction writing and more.
WD Presents: Four WDU Courses, a Competition Deadline Reminder, and More!
This week, we’re excited to announce four WDU courses, a Competition deadline reminder, and more!
Funny You Should Ask: What Is Going to Be the Next Big Trend in Fiction?
Funny You Should Ask is a humorous and handy column by literary agent Barbara Poelle. In this edition, she discusses the next big fiction trend, and whether or not all books are the same.
A Change in Entertainment Business Currency and Disrupting Storytelling with Historical Significance (From Script)
In this week’s round up brought to us by ScriptMag.com, learn about how crypto currency is making a wave in the entertainment business, what percentages really mean in film financing, the pros and cons of writing partnerships, an exclusive interview with three-time NAACP Image Awards nominee, co-creator and former showrunner of CBS’ 'S.W.A.T.' Aaron Rahsaan Thomas and more!
Writing Mistakes Writers Make: Putting Off Submissions
The Writer's Digest team has witnessed many writing mistakes over the years, so we started this series to help identify them for other writers (along with correction strategies). This week's writing mistake is putting off submissions.
The Transformative Power of a Post-First-Draft Outline
Have you ever considered outlining after finishing your first draft? Kris Spisak walks you through the process.
The Skinny: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the skinny, a form created by Truth Thomas.