September 25, 2021

novel writing

Kaia Alderson: On Internal Roadblocks and Not Giving Up
Interviews

Kaia Alderson: On Internal Roadblocks and Not Giving Up

Aug 1, 2021
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

Feb 2, 2021
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Writing Techniques

When a Memoir Is a Novel: The Thin Line Between Fabricated Fact and Real Fiction

Sep 29, 2020
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Interviews

Charles Soule: On Writing Comics and Novels

Aug 4, 2020
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writing conferences

3 Key Novel Writing Tips: Wisdom from the Authors Speaking in the 2019 Virtual Conference for Novelists

Jan 18, 2019
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Writing Techniques

Novel Writing from A to Z: The Alphabetical Elements of Writing Fiction

Jan 1, 2019
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Writing Habits and Practices

The 9-Minute Novelist

Nov 5, 2018
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WD Podcasts

The Writer’s Digest Podcast, Episode 8: Interview with NaNoWriMo Executive Director Grant Faulkner

Sep 7, 2018
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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

Curtis Sittenfeld on Choosing Beta Readers, Outlining and Creating Complex Characters

Aug 2, 2018
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Humor Fiction

"How do you get into writing comics? Write a comic." Eisner-Nominated Alex de Campi Talks Comics, Prose & Multidisciplinary Creative Work

Jun 21, 2018
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Writing Articles

6 Tips for Reimagining Classic Fiction in Your Writing

Feb 25, 2018
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Writing Goal

Jeff Somers and the Rough Beast, Episode 1: How to Write a Novel

Feb 16, 2018
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Writing Techniques

8 Novel Writing Insights from Successful Authors

Nov 5, 2017
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Mystery/Thriller

Thrilling Humor: 5 Tips for Incorporating Humor into Thriller Novels (and Other Serious Fiction)

Oct 31, 2017
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Screenwriting (Film)

7 Top Tips to Create a Cinematic Novel

Sep 26, 2017
The Secrets of Story
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

7 Misconceptions About Revision

Dec 13, 2016
10 Rules of Writing a Novel From a Copywriter
Writing Techniques

10 Rules of Writing a Novel From a Copywriter

Nov 29, 2016
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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

4 Tips from the WD Novel Writing Conference: Day 3 (Plus a Giveaway!)

Nov 1, 2016
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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

4 Tips from the WD Novel Writing Conference: Day 2

Oct 30, 2016
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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

5 Tips from the WD Novel Writing Conference: Day 1

Oct 29, 2016
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Writing Habits and Practices

5 Helpful Lessons for Writing a Novel

Oct 12, 2016
Novel Writing Advice
Writing Scenes

Novel Writing Advice: How to Write Battle Scenes

Aug 29, 2016
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Writing Techniques

7 Things That Will Doom Your Novel (& How to Avoid Them)

Mar 29, 2016
8 Practical Tips to Avoid Too Much Plot in Your Novel, Jacquelyn Mitchard
Plot

8 Practical Tips to Avoid Too Much Plot in Your Novel

Mar 15, 2016