Found an interesting interview with Tess Gallagher in Scotland's Sunday Herald. "Tess Gallagher: living proof of the power of poetry," by Alan Taylor, looks at Gallagher's ability to overcome an abusive childhood, many close deaths, and cancer to write her poetry.
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It's a common question asked by writers looking to get their first book published: Do you find an editor or agent first? The answer depends on each writer's situation.
This week, we’re excited to announce seven new WDU courses, a chance at publication, and more!
Editor is a very broad term in the publishing industry that can mean a variety of things. Tiffany Yates Martin reveals what a professional editor is and why writers should consider using one.
In this week’s round up brought to us by Script Magazine, read film reviews from Tom Stemple, part three of writing female characters, interviews with Free Guy scribes Zak Penn and Matt Lieberman, The Eyes of Tammy Faye screenwriter Abe Sylvia, and more!
The Writer's Digest team has witnessed many writing mistakes over the years, so this series helps identify them for other writers (along with correction strategies). This week's writing mistake is chasing trends in writing and publishing.
Author Dawn Secord shares her journey toward self-publishing a picture book featuring her Irish Setter named Bling.
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the crown of sonnets, a form that brings together seven sonnets in a special way.
Reflective writing—or journaling—is a helpful practice in helping understand ourselves, and by extensions, the stories we intend to write. Author Jeanne Baker Guy offers 25 ways reflective writing can help you grow as a writer (and as a person).
Every good story needs a nice (or not so nice) turn or two to keep it interesting. This week, let your character know they're being followed.
