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Writing Techniques

Expanding a Short Story Into a Novel

By Les EdgertonDec 22, 2020
How to Write a Page-Turner
Writing Techniques

Emotional Danger for Page-Turning Tension

By Amy JonesApr 16, 2019
5 Tips for Writing About Politics in Fiction
Writing Techniques

5 Tips for Writing About Politics in Fiction

By Aimee AgrestiMay 1, 2018
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Short Story

Short Training for Your Long Game: How Writing Short Stories Can Help You Hone Your Novel-Writing Skills

By Guest ColumnFeb 17, 2018
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Romance

Love Letters: How to Spark Romance in a Story Without Using the L-Word

By Jeff SomersDec 25, 2017
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Publishing Insights

When Your Memoir Wants To Be A Novel

By Guest ColumnDec 20, 2017
Based on a True Story: 4 Advantages to Fictionalizing the Truth
Writing Techniques

Based on a True Story: 4 Advantages to Fictionalizing the Truth

By Guest ColumnDec 11, 2017
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The Writer's Life

Have No Fear

By Tyler MossDec 10, 2017
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Publishing Insights

Transforming a Short Story Into a Novel

By Guest ColumnOct 30, 2017
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Publishing Insights

Nine Lessons I Learned About Writing as a Trial Lawyer

By Cris FreeseSep 20, 2017
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Writing Articles

Smart Ways to Get Organized and Be Productive

By Jessica StrawserJan 10, 2017
Writing Resolutions
Writing Articles

An Easier, More Meaningful Approach to Your Writing Resolutions

By Jessica StrawserJan 6, 2017
Debbie Macomber
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

Talking Rejection With Debbie Macomber

By Jessica StrawserDec 21, 2016
Novel Writing
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Answers to Your Novel Writing Questions

By Jessica StrawserDec 1, 2016
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Write a Standout Chapter 1

By Jessica StrawserJun 10, 2016
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10 Lessons Learned Behind the Scenes of a Book Deal (Part 2)

By Jessica StrawserFeb 22, 2016
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10 Lessons Learned Behind the Scenes of a Book Deal

By Jessica StrawserFeb 18, 2016
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In Novel Writing, Practice Makes Perfect

By Jessica StrawserDec 3, 2015
November/December 2015 Writer's Digest
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When It Comes to Your Writing, It's NEVER Too Late!

By Jessica StrawserOct 15, 2015
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What We Can Learn From Multi-Genre Authors

By Jessica StrawserMar 24, 2015
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A Better Approach to “Write Every Day”

By Jessica StrawserJan 6, 2015
January 2015 Writer's Digest Novel Writing
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When Your Novel Writing Clicks

By Jessica StrawserNov 25, 2014
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What Halloween Can Teach Us About Character Development

By Jessica StrawserOct 28, 2014
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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

3 Ways to Increase Your Daily Word Count While Away From Your Computer

By Jessica StrawserOct 21, 2014