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My Journey From Journalist to Novelist
Writing Techniques

My Journey From Journalist to Novelist

By Mary Ford
Deb Rogers: On the Collaborative Nature of the Publishing Process
Interviews

Deb Rogers: On the Collaborative Nature of the Publishing Process

By Robert Lee Brewer
Writing a Debut Novel as a Woman of a Certain Age
Writing Habits and Practices

Writing a Debut Novel as a Woman of a Certain Age

By Barbara Graham
An Idiot's Tale: Or How One Writer Found Publishing Success
Submissions & Proposals

An Idiot's Tale: Or How One Writer Found Publishing Success

By Adam Oyebanji
How Writing What I Knew Shaped My Debut Novel
Writing Techniques

How Writing What I Knew Shaped My Debut Novel

By Kris Spisak
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WD Podcasts

Writer's Digest Presents: Debut Authors (Podcast, Episode 3)

By The Editors of Writer's Digest
Emily Spurr: On Following Your Intuition
Interviews

Emily Spurr: On Following Your Intuition

By Robert Lee Brewer
Pamela Korgemagi: On Trusting the Editorial Process
Interviews

Pamela Korgemagi: On Trusting the Editorial Process

By Robert Lee Brewer
Shugri Said Salh: On Writing the Coming-Of-Age Story
Interviews

Shugri Said Salh: On Writing the Coming-Of-Age Story

By Robert Lee Brewer
Late to the Party: On Being a “Mature” Debut Author
The Writer's Life

Late to the Party: On Being a “Mature” Debut Author

By Shawn Nocher
6 Lessons of Writing for Novelists
Writing Techniques

6 Lessons of Writing for Novelists

By Wendy Wax
Old Skills, New Habits: How I Used What I Learned in Grad School to Write My First Novel, by Amy Gentry
Writing Habits and Practices

Old Skills, New Habits: How I Used What I Learned in Grad School to Write My First Novel

By Amy Gentry
Devon Daniels Finding Middle Ground in Love and Politics
Interviews

Devon Daniels: Finding Middle Ground in Love and Politics

By Robert Lee Brewer
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Interviews

Language Arts: 'VOX' Author/Linguist Christina Dalcher Discusses the Power of Words

By Baihley Gentry
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Breaking In Writers Digest

Two Authors Discuss How Their Debut Novels Were Picked Up by Hollywood

By Guest Column
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Publishing Insights

Debut Author Interview: Helen Hoang, Author of The Kiss Quotient

By Baihley Gentry
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Writing Articles

From ER Doctor to Novelist: Meet Kimmery Martin, Author of The Queen of Hearts

By Jess Zafarris
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Publishing Insights

Building Self-Care Habits: Refilling the Creativity Well to Write Your Best Work

By Guest Column
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Publishing Insights

Debut Authors Tell All: Ellie Terry, Middle-Grade Novelist

By Cris Freese
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New Agency Alerts

New Literary Agent Alert: Catherine Cho of Curtis Brown

By Chuck Sambuchino
10 Dos & Don'ts For the Aspiring Novelist
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10 Dos & Don'ts For the Aspiring Novelist

By Mary Simses