Create a New Human-esque Race
Create a new human-esque race and describe it as thoroughly as possible. Be sure to describe appearance, culture, values, beliefs, etc.
Post your response (500 words or less) in the comments below.
Writing Mistakes Writers Make: Not Accepting Feedback on Your Writing
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 accepting feedback on your writing.
Writer's Digest Best Creativity Websites 2021
Here are the top creativity websites as identified in the 23rd Annual 101 Best Websites from the May/June 2021 issue of Writer's Digest.
Englyn Proest Dalgron: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the englyn proest dalgron, a Welsh quatrain form.
What Is a Palindrome in Writing?
In this post, we look at what a palindrome is when it comes to writing, including several examples of palindromes.
Plot Twist Story Prompts: Set a Trap
Every good story needs a nice (or not so nice) turn or two to keep it interesting. This week, it's time to set a trap.
5 Ways to Add a Refrain to Your Picture Books (and Why You Should)
Children's author Christine Evans shares how repetition is good for growing readers and gives you the tools to write your story's perfect refrain.
Describe the First Time a Book Transported You to Another/Magical World: From Our Readers (Comment for a Chance at Publication)
This post announces our latest From Our Readers ask: Describe the First Time a Book Transported You to Another/Magical World. Comment for a chance at publication in a future issue of Writer's Digest.
About Us: How to Handle Your Story That Involves Other People
Your story belongs to you but will involve other people. Where do your rights end and theirs begin?
Identifying Your Book's Target Audience
Editor-in-chief Amy Jones navigates how to know your target audience, and how knowing will make your writing stronger.