Stephen King on How to Become a Writer
Here is a great video of Stephen King talking to a group of students, addressing what, in his opinion, people should do if they want to become a writer.
2021 April PAD Challenge: Guidelines
Announcing the 14th annual April Poem-A-Day Challenge on Poetic Asides. Here are the guidelines for this fun annual poeming challenge that starts on April 1.
WD Presents: Call for Submissions, Free Downloads, and more!
This week, we’re excited to announce a call for submissions to the WD Self-Published Book Awards, free resources for writers, and more!
2021 February Flash Fiction Challenge: Day 28
Write a piece of flash fiction each day of February with the February Flash Fiction Challenge, led by editor Moriah Richard. Each day, receive a prompt, example story, and write your own. Today's prompt is to write a story using only dialogue.
Nicole Galland: On Returning to Familiar Characters
Bestselling author Nicole Galland explains what it was like to dive into writing a series and how speculative fiction allows her to explore her interests.
6 Tools for Writing Nonfiction That Breathes
Nonfiction author Liz Heinecke gives her top 6 tips for crafting a nonfiction book that will really capture your subject.
2021 February Flash Fiction Challenge: Day 27
Write a piece of flash fiction each day of February with the February Flash Fiction Challenge, led by editor Moriah Richard. Each day, receive a prompt, example story, and write your own. Today's prompt is to write something that makes you laugh.
Ars Poetica: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at ars poetica and the art of writing poems about poems.
2021 February Flash Fiction Challenge: Day 26
Write a piece of flash fiction each day of February with the February Flash Fiction Challenge, led by editor Moriah Richard. Each day, receive a prompt, example story, and write your own. Today's prompt is to write about an article of clothing.
23 Authors Share Tips on Writing Mystery and Thriller Novels That Readers Love
23 authors share tips on writing mystery and thriller novels that readers love, covering topics related to building suspense, inserting humor, crafting incredible villains, and figuring out the time of death.