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Writing Challenge: Can You Write the Opening Sentence to a Story Based on This Photo?

Nov 15, 2013
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Happy Birthday to the Last Writer You'd Ever Expect to Plot a Murder

Jan 18, 2013
Famous First Lines Reveal How to Start a Novel
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Famous First Lines Reveal How to Start a Novel

Jan 18, 2013
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Short Story Challenge: Where did the footprints come from? (Win publication in WD)

Jan 4, 2013
Your Story Contest
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Writing challenge! Can you write an opening sentence to a story incorporating these 3 words? (Winners will be published in WD)

Nov 16, 2012
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Wade Rouse: Top 10 Ways to Stay True to Yourself in Publishing

Nov 9, 2012
Book Character Costumes for Halloween
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10-Minute Literary Halloween Costumes: Dress Like Your Favorite Character

Oct 26, 2012
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Flowchart: How Do I Publish a Book?

Oct 19, 2012
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'Why I Write' (One of the Best Things We’ve Read All Week)

Oct 12, 2012
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Sherman Alexie’s Top 10 Pieces of Advice for Writers

Oct 5, 2012
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How to Get the Most Out of a Writing Conference

Sep 28, 2012
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Happy Birthday, Stephen King!

Sep 21, 2012
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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

Stephen King Goes to the Movies: The Author's Best (& Worst) Cameos

Sep 14, 2012
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Top 10 Essentials to a Writer's Life

Aug 17, 2012
Remembering Gore Vidal: 10 Quotes on Writing
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Remembering Gore Vidal: 10 Quotes on Writing

Aug 1, 2012
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Meet the Real Andre Dubus III

Jul 31, 2012
Your Story Prompt #43
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Free contest! Can you write an opening line to a story based on this photo? (Get published in WD)

Jul 26, 2012
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Remembering Nora Ephron: Before all the Hollywood Success

Jun 27, 2012
72 of the Best Quotes About Writing
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72 of the Best Quotes About Writing

Jun 22, 2012
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Giveaway: Win a day pass to ThrillerFest, featuring Jack Higgins, Lee Child, Ann Rule and many others

Jun 8, 2012
Writing Inspiration From Andre Dubus III: How to Stay True to Yourself
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Writing Inspiration From Andre Dubus III: How to Stay True to Yourself

May 18, 2012
The 10 Commandments of How to Write a Thriller
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The 10 Commandments of How to Write a Thriller

May 4, 2012
How to Outline (the Easy Way) Like Janet Evanovich
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How to Outline (the Easy Way) Like Janet Evanovich

Apr 20, 2012
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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

Fictional Characters Most Likely to Be on the Receiving End of the St. Martin's Marijuana Shipment

Mar 23, 2012