Complaint Letter to Your Darkest Fear
Write a formal complaint letter to your deepest, darkest fear.
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Katrina Leno: On Writing Around an Idea
Critically acclaimed novelist Katrina Leno discusses the process of bringing her childhood memories to magical life in her new young adult novel, Sometime in Summer.
WD Presents: A New Podcast Episode, "Your Story" Prompt, and More!
This week, we're excited to announce our latest episode of "Writer's Digest Presents," the new "Your Story" prompt, and more!
Writer's Digest Best Live Streams, Podcasts, and YouTube Channels 2022
Here are the top live streams, podcasts, and YouTube channels as identified in the 24th Annual 101 Best Websites from the May/June 2022 issue of Writer's Digest.
What Is Fan Fiction in Writing?
You might have heard the term, especially if you’re in online fandoms, but what exactly is fan fiction? Managing Editor Moriah Richard explains.
5 Ways To Use Short Stories To Grow as a Writer
Short story writing can be a gateway to writing your novel—but they’re also fun and worthy stories in their own right. Here, author Dallas Woodburn shares 5 ways to use short stories to grow as a writer.
Writing Mistakes Writers Make: Not Having an Online Presence
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 not having an online presence.
Shirlene Obuobi: On Writing From Experience
Physician, cartoonist, and author Shirlene Obuobi discusses the writerly advice that led to writing her new coming-of-age novel, On Rotation.
WD Poetic Form Challenge: Kimo Winner
Learn the winner and Top 10 list for the Writer’s Digest Poetic Form Challenge for the kimo.
8 Things Writers Should Know About Tattoos
Tattoos and their artists can reveal interesting details about your characters and offer historical context. Here, author June Gervais shares 8 things writers should know about tattoos.