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5 Tips on Writing a Standout Self-Published Book From Someone Who's Read Hundreds of Them
By AJ Wells
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9 Lines of Writing Advice With Cats
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By Moriah Richard
Oct 27, 2020
Plot
Moves and Counter-Moves: Letting Your Antagonist Drive the Plot
By J. J. Hanna
Apr 5, 2019
Writing Articles
How a Strong Character Arc Can Make Readers Love Your Protagonist
By Jerry B. Jenkins
Feb 26, 2019
Writing Techniques
Jaleigh Johnson: Improving Your Writing With Dungeons & Dragons
By Kerrie Flanagan
Jan 30, 2019
Writing Techniques
Surprise vs. Suspense and How to Pair Them in Your Writing
By Jane Cleland
Oct 6, 2018
Free Downloads For Writers
Plot Development: Charts and Tips for Outlining and Plotting a Novel
By Jess Zafarris
May 18, 2020
Writing Articles
The Perception Gap: Using Character Perspective to Propel Your Plot
By Jane Cleland
Aug 29, 2018
writing conferences
100 Writing & Publishing Tips from the 2018 Writer's Digest Annual Conference
By Jess Zafarris
Aug 17, 2018
Plot
21 Ways to Pivot Your Plot
By Karen Krumpak
Apr 26, 2018
Plot
The 3 Questions That Will Solve Every “Plot Problem” You’ll Ever Have
By Steven James
Apr 24, 2018
Writing Techniques
Tim Knox: The Magic Formula for Great Story Ideas
By Tim Knox
Jan 14, 2018
Writing Habits and Practices
Clowns to the Left, Jokers to the Right: What to Do When You're Stuck in the Middle of Your Novel
By Jess Zafarris
Nov 16, 2017
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest
Writing the Unlikable Character (and Why You Should)
By Adrienne Crezo
Dec 18, 2014
Plot
How to Map Out Your Hero’s Adventure in Your Manuscript
By Elizabeth Sims
Aug 26, 2014
What's New
5 Ways to Increase Conflict in a Story
By Eileen Cook
Feb 10, 2021