WD Presents: 5 WDU Courses, a New Podcast, and More!

There's always so much happening in the Writer's Digest universe that even staff members have trouble keeping up. As a result, we decided to start collecting what's on the horizon to make it easier for everyone to know what's happening and when.

This week, we're excited to announce five WDU courses, a new podcast, and more!

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Do you want to write an enthralling thriller that your readers can't put down? In Writing the Thriller Novel, a six-week course, you will get the tools you need to get your thriller project off the ground or take your current project to the next level. Examine the structural elements that create a successful thriller, learn how to build compelling conflict and suspense into your story, find out what helps a story engage a reader, and much more.

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A key to success for any writer is having an online presence. Blogging is one way to share your expertise and—at the same time—build an author platform. Don’t know how to start a blog? Not sure what to focus on? Don’t fret! This online writing course will guide you through the entire blogging process—how to create and setup a blog, where to start, and much more. You’ll learn how to attract readers and how to market your writing. Start a successful blog today and get noticed by editors and publishers.

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Have you always wanted to be a writer? Don't let doubt or fear get the best of you—take a chance and learn how to start writing a book, novel, short story, memoir, or essay. When you take this online writing course, you'll discover your voice, learn the basics of grammar and examine the different types of writing. No matter what type of writing you're planning on crafting—nonfiction or fiction—you'll need guidance along the way.

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Picture books are one of the most delightful—and important—genres in all of literature. In this course, you'll learn how to write a winning picture book narrative, envision it with illustrations, and put together a picture package that a publisher will really notice.

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Whether you are a writing novice looking to cut your teeth or a published professional, the short story is a unique and challenging medium that offers you amazing opportunities. Also, short stories are a great way to gain publishing credentials with less time investment than it takes to develop a novel-length work. The course covers structure and the common pitfalls writers experience when crafting a short story.

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Editor-in-chief Amy Jones, senior editor Robert Lee Brewer, and content editor Michael Woodson sit down with Writer's Digest University's content director Sarah Hall to discuss romance novels.

Why do we love romance novels, and why should all writers read romance? Listen and learn now!

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Every podcast episode is available to view on our YouTube channel!

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Step back in time and listen to The Writer’s Voice, a collection of 28 historic Writer’s Digest recordings originally available as cassettes by mail order in the 1970s.

Now a USB drive cleverly disguised as a cassette tape, this product contains nearly 30 hours of wide-ranging content from blockbuster interviews to panel discussions to timeless writing instruction. It’s a fascinating snapshot of the publishing industry in the 1970s and will add invaluable insight about legendary writers to the historical record.

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Write a drabble—a short story of exactly 100 words—based on the photo prompt at the link below. You can be funny, poignant, witty, etc.; it is, after all, your story.

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