Playing in the Snow
Write about your favorite childhood memory of playing in the snow. If you've never been around snow, write about what you dream it'd be like.
Post your response (500 words or less) in the comments below.
Using Literary Techniques in Narrative Journalism
In this article, author Dustin Grinnell examines Jon Franklin’s award-winning article Mrs. Kelly’s Monster to help writers master the use of literary techniques in narrative journalism.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 545
Every Wednesday, Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and an example poem to get things started on the Poetic Asides blog. This week, write a cleaning poem.
New Agent Alert: Amy Collins of Talcott Notch Literary Services
New literary agent alerts (with this spotlight featuring Amy Collins of Talcott Notch Literary Services) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list.
5 Tips for Writing Scary Stories and Horror Novels
Bestselling and award-winning author Simone St. James shares five tips for writing scary stories and horror novels that readers will love to fear.
On vs. Upon vs. Up On (Grammar Rules)
Learn when to use on vs. upon vs. up on with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
7 Very Specific Reasons Why I’m Excited for the 2020 WD Conferences
WD Editor-in-Chief Amy Jones explains why she's excited for the 2020 Writer's Digest Conferences, which are happening virtually November 5-7, 2020.
Sierra Magazine: Market Spotlight
For this week's market spotlight, we look at Sierra Magazine, the bimonthly print and online environmental publication of the Sierra Club.
Jonelle Patrick: Writing Edgier Than Bookshops and Cats
Novelist Jonelle Patrick discusses writing about a country she loves and the importance of both readers and editors.