Sunny Author Jason Reynolds on Writing, Publishing and Advice for New Writers
Award-winning YA novelist Jason Reynolds has cemented his place in literary history with titles like When I Was the Greatest, The Boy in the Black Suit and Long Way Down. Here we talk to Jason about writing, publishing and his advice for new authors.
State of Wonder: Annihilation and Wonderbook Author Jeff VanderMeer Imparts His Best Tips for Cultivating Creativity from the World Around You
For Jeff VanderMeer, the act of writing is only a component of the process—to him, experiences are vital to storytelling. Here, he shares his best tips for discovering the wonder in the world around you.
Kinetic Typography: Author George Saunders Discusses Outlining
We had the privilege of speaking with short-form master and Lincoln in the Bardo author George Saunders. In this video, sponsored by Wild Photon, the globally acclaimed author discusses his approach to outlining—or lack thereof.
From ER Doctor to Novelist: Meet Kimmery Martin, Author of The Queen of Hearts
An emergency medicine doctor-turned-novelist, Kimmery Martin, author of The Queen of Hearts, discusses her writing journey, what she's learned about writing and publishing, and what's up next.
Sitting Up With Tom Wolfe — A 1974 Interview
This extensive interview with author and journalist Tom Wolfe, who passed away on May 14, 2018, appeared in Writer's Digest in 1974, shortly before the publication of Wolfe's iconic book The Right Stuff.
A 2001 Conversation with Sci-Fi and Fantasy Titan Ursula K. Le Guin (1929-2018)
Ursula K. Le Guin passed away on January 22, 2018 at the age of 88. In May 2001 2001, Writer's Digest had the honor of speaking with Le Guin about her process, her inspiration and her impressive body of work. Read the story here.
An Interview with Award-Winning Author Bernice L. McFadden
Bernice L. McFadden takes a break from penning award-winning novels to tells us about her literary journey. Bernice is the author of nine critically acclaimed novels including Sugar, The Warmest December, Gathering of Waters (one of The New York Times Editors’ Choice Books of 2012), and Glorious, which was featured in...
Debut Author Tell All: Tiffany McDaniel & The Summer that Melted Everything
If you’re a loyal reader of Children’s Writer’s & Illustrator’s Market and the print version of Guide to Literary Agents, then you we’ve consistently featured debut authors. These writers share their stories of how they broke out, how they found their agent, what they did right, what they’d do over again,...
Author Interview: Marisa Reichardt, author of Contemporary YA Novel UNDERWATER
It’s time for another debut author interview on the blog! These interviews are a great resource, because they allow writers to see a real-life example of things that work well or that didn’t work well for a successful author. Marisa Reichardt is a SoCal native who has paid the bills by shucking...
Author Interview: Cynthia Kane, author of the Nonfiction Book HOW TO COMMUNICATE LIKE A BUDDHIST
It’s time to feature another debut author on the blog. I love interviewing new authors because it’s such a great opportunity to hear how they reached their dreams and learn from their success and mistakes. Cynthia Kane received her BA from Bard College and her MFA from Sarah Lawrence College and is...
Author Interview: Lochlan Bloom, Author of Literary Fiction Novel THE WAVE
Lochlan Bloom, debut author of THE WAVE (Jan. 2016, Dead Ink) shares his path to publishing and how his novel developed over time.
Author Interview: TJ Turner—Federal Agent by Day, Writer by Night
TJ Turner, author of debut novel LINCOLN'S BODYGUARD (April 2015, Oceanview), talks balancing writing and work, obtaining an agent, and other fun facts.
Author Interview: Amy Reichert, Author of Women’s Fiction Novel THE COINCIDENCE OF COCONUT CAKE
Freelancer Gail Werner interviews Amy Reichert, author of THE COINCIDENCE OF COCONUT CAKE, to talk about movies, publishing, and women's fiction.
Author Interview: Annie England Noblin, Author of SIT! STAY! SPEAK!
Debut author Annie England Noblin (SIT! STAY! SPEAK!, September 2015, William Morrow) shares advice, her publishing journey, and some fun facts.
Author Interview: Max Wirestone—Librarian to Author
It’s time for another debut author interview. I love debut author interviews because it gives people an opportunity to see what successful writers did right on their journeys. This interview is with Max Wirestone, who is a librarian in a small New Hampshire town. He lives in New England with his editor-husband...
Author Interview: Mark Perini, co-author of HALFWAY PERFECT
Mark Perini, co-author of YA novel HALFWAY PERFECT, talks modeling, writing, publishing, and how they all work together.
Author Interview: Donna Cooner, Author of the YA Novel SKINNY
Author Katherine Valdez interviewed fellow author Donna Conner, to ask her about the process of getting an agent, her new book SKINNY, and other writing tips. How did you meet your agent? I submitted Skinny to my top 10 dream agents. Within a week, three of them called, and all requested the...
Author Interview: Amanda Linsmeier, Author of Women’s Fiction Novel DITCH FLOWERS
Author Amanda Linsmeier talks about her writing process, her new novel, and writing advice in our interview. Her debut novel, DITCH FLOWERS, released September 2015.