A Broken (Deadly) Resolution
Only two weeks into the New Year had passed and Tim had already broken his first resolution: Don't kill anyone. Write this scene.
Post your response (500 words or less) in the comments below.
WD Presents: The 3 Prime Rules of Horror Writing, Contest Deadlines, and More!
Welcome to the first installment of a new series! There's always so much happening in the Writer's Digest universe that even staff members have trouble keeping up. So we're going to start collecting what's on the horizon to make it easier for everyone to know what's happening and when.
Lenora Bell: When Fairy Tales Meet Reality TV
Bestselling historical romance author Lenora Bell discusses researching, avoiding info-dumps while still charming readers, and how her latest book was inspired by her life.
Three Keys to Crafting Chemistry Between Characters
Romance author Michelle Major explains her three go-to tips for ensuring your characters have believable chemistry.
Take Two: Saving Money on Your Screenwriting Career
No one wants to break the bank to learn how to write a screenplay. Jeanne Veillette Bowerman shares practical tips on saving money on the pursuit of a screenwriting career.
10 Epic Quotes From Watership Down, by Richard Adams
Here are 10 epic quotes from Watership Down, by Richard Adams. The story of a group of rabbits who escape an impending danger to find a new home, Watership Down is filled with moments of survival, faith, friendship, fear, and hope.
WD Poetic Form Challenge: Quintilla Winner
Learn the winner and Top 10 list for the Writer’s Digest Poetic Form Challenge for the quintilla.
Plot Twist Story Prompts: Fight or Flight
Every good story needs a nice (or not so nice) turn or two to keep it interesting. This week, it's fighting time.
Vintage WD: 10 Rules for Suspense Fiction
John Grisham once admitted that this article from 1973 helped him write his thrillers. In it, author Brian Garfield shares his go-to advice for creating great suspense fiction.
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.