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This is the place to learn how to write better fiction. WD editors & guest contributors cover everything about writing—from grammar to writing tips to fueling your creative fire, we have you covered. Your fiction writing career will thank you.
9 Differences Between US and UK English for Writers
Matthew Adams explains nine differences between US and UK English and includes some tips on how to convert between the two.
Beth Kander: Write the Book You Want To Rewrite
In this interview, author Beth Kander discusses how entering a competition at the last minute led to her writing her new literary novel, I Made It Out Of Clay.
One Piece of Advice From 7 Short Story Authors in 2024
Collected here is one piece of advice for writers from seven different short story authors featured in our author spotlight series in 2024, including Sally Wen Mao, Deepa Rajagopalan, Greg Sarris, Naomi Wood, and more.
Joshua Corin: On Modernizing the Classic Sleuth
In this interview, author Joshua Corin discusses how getting reacquainted with Golden Age mysteries helped inspire his new YA mystery, Assume Nothing.
Writer's Digest January/February 2025 Cover Reveal
Presenting the January/February 2025 issue of Writer's Digest, featuring articles to help you write your next great story and an interview with Booker Prize-winner Pat Barker.
Joseph Knox: On the Public Explosion of Grifters
In this interview, bestselling author Joseph Knox discusses how his fascination with grifters helped lead to his new thriller novel, Imposter Syndrome.
One Piece of Advice From 15 Young Adult Fiction Authors in 2024
Collected here is one piece of advice for writers from 15 different young adult fiction authors featured in our author spotlight series in 2024, including Kara Thomas, Ronni Davis, Amanda Glaze, Desmond Hall, Tiffany Wang, Samira Ahmed, and more.
The Allure of a Novella: Why Writers (and Readers) Should Indulge
Award-winning author Tara Deal shares a reason for writers and readers to try novellas, including four tips for writing them and a sneaky good novella reading list.
Cale Dietrich: Figure Out What Works for You
In this interview, author Cale Dietrich discusses putting a queer spin on a rom-com favorite with his new romance novel, The Rules of Royalty.
One Piece of Advice From 7 Horror Authors in 2024
Collected here is one piece of advice for writers from seven different horror authors featured in our author spotlight series in 2024, including C. J. Cooke, Stuart Neville, Del Sandeen, Vincent Ralph, and more.
How to Make a Crazy Story Idea Land for Readers: Bringing Believability to Your Premise
Award-winning author Daniel Aleman shares four tips on how to make a crazy story idea land for readers by bringing believability to your wild premise.
5 Tips for Exploring Mental Health in Your Fiction
Author Lisa Williamson Rosenberg shares her top five tips for exploring mental health in your fiction and how that connects to emotion.
Chelsea Iversen: Follow Your Instincts
In this interview, author Chelsea Iversen discusses the question she asks herself when writing a character-driven story, and her new historical fantasy novel, The Peculiar Garden of Harriet Hunt.
Rosa Kwon Easton: On Fiction Helping Tell a True Family Story
In this interview, author Rosa Kwon Easton discusses the surprises she faced in tackling fiction for the first time with her new historical novel, White Mulberry.
How to Portray Time and Memory in Stories
Author Anita Felicelli explains her process for portraying time and memory in stories, including examples from other authors.
Pip Drysdale: On Failure as Inspiration
In this interview, bestselling author Pip Drysdale discusses how her own experience with writer’s block helped inspire her new thriller novel, The Close-Up.
Unearthing the UnderSlumberBumbleBeasts
Author Zoje Stage shares her experience of finding publication for a passion project that many loved but didn't know how to market—and how the results blew her away.
Shannon Messenger: Trust Your Story
In this interview, author Shannon Messenger discusses writing an in-between book with her new middle-grade novel, Unraveled.
5 Tips for Creating Character Voice Readers Will Love
Award-winning author Tracy Clark shares her top five tips for creating character voice that will keep readers engaged throughout your stories.
How to Give Gentle and Helpful Feedback to Writers
Marion Lougheed shares five tips on how to give gentle and helpful feedback to writers.
Kerry Rea: Don’t Sell Yourself Short
In this interview, author Kerry Rea discusses scrapping her initial idea and upping the stakes with her new adventure romance, The Jewel of the Isle.
Naomi Wood: On Honestly Portraying Parenthood
In this interview, author Naomi Wood discusses how her first parenthood experience helped inspire her new short story collection, This is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things.
Speculative Fiction? No, That's Just Reality.
Award-winning author Gary Barwin discusses the fiction of reality and the reality of fiction and the way our imagination always wins the day.
Call for 27th Annual 101 Best Websites for Writers Nominations
Nominate your favorite writing-related website for the 27th Annual 101 Best Websites for Writers feature to come in the May/June 2025 issue of Writer's Digest magazine.