Post-Conference
Chuck Sambuchino, Me, Kevin and John Warner cutting loose
after the Writer's Digest conference
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.
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.