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Interviews Bo Wang: On Real History Inspiring Modern Fiction

In this interview, debut author Bo Wang discusses the real history that inspired The Chinese Lady, writing against harmful tropes, and more.

Interviews Breaking Out: Eleanor Shearer Moriah Richard

Be Inspired The Family Business Amy Jones

Breaking In Writers Digest Breaking In: January/February 2026 Moriah Richard

Breaking In Writers Digest Breaking In: September/October 2025 Moriah Richard

Breaking In Writers Digest Breaking Out: Lauren J. A. Bear Moriah Richard

Interviews Breaking Out: Nita Prose Moriah Richard

Be Inspired The WD Interview: Jesse Q. Sutanto Amy Jones

Interviews David Bell: On Being Invested in Your Characters’ Struggles Robert Lee Brewer

Interviews Clare Pooley: On the Power of Limitations Robert Lee Brewer

Interviews Joy Castro: On Ambitious Characters in Literary Fiction Robert Lee Brewer

Write Better Fiction Sherry Thomas: On Cooking Up a Mystery Robert Lee Brewer

Write Better Nonfiction Appease the Spirit Jera Brown

Literary Fiction Writing LaTanya McQueen: On Returning Home in Literary Fiction Robert Lee Brewer

Write Better Fiction Scott Kenemore: Finding Horror in Historical Fiction Robert Lee Brewer

Vintage WD Vintage WD: Isabel Allende’s June 2002 WD Interview Amy Jones

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