Olga Grushin: The No Man's Land Between Genres
Award-winning author Olga Grushin discusses what it meant to wade into a new genre and how she put her spin on the fairy tale retelling.
Making the Switch from Romance to Women’s Fiction
In this article, author Jennifer Probst explains the differences between romance and women's fiction, the importance of both, and how you can make the genre switch.
Stephanie Wrobel: On Writing an Unusual Hero
Author Stephanie Wrobel explains how she came to write about mental illness and how it affects familial relationships, as well as getting inside the head of an unusual character.
Precedent vs. President (Grammar Rules)
Learn when to use precedent vs. president with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Timothy Miller: The Alluring Puzzle of Fact and Fiction
Screenwriter and novelist Timothy Miller explains how he came to write historical fiction and how research can help him drive his plot.
Dr. Munish Batra and Keith R.A. DeCandido: Entertainment and Outrage
Authors Dr. Munish Batra and Keith R.A. DeCandido explain how they came to co-write their novel and why it's important to them that the readers experience outrage while reading.
Incite vs. Insight (Grammar Rules)
Learn when to use incite vs. insight with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Jane K. Cleland: On Writing the Successful Long-Running Series
Award-winning mystery author Jane K. Cleland describes what it's like to write a long-running book series and offers expert advice for the genre writer.
Carla Malden: Writing With Optimism and Innocence
Screenwriter and author Carla Malden explains why young adult fiction and the '60s go hand-in-hand and how she connected with her main character's voice.
Greta K. Kelly: Publishing Is a Marathon
Debut author Greta K. Kelly reveals how the idea for her novel sparked and the biggest surprise of her publication journey.
Capital vs. Capitol (Grammar Rules)
Learn when to use capital vs. capitol with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Gerald Brandt: Toeing the Line Between Sci-Fi and Fantasy
Science fiction author Gerald Brandt explains how this new series explores the genre boundary and how he came to find his newest book's focus.
A Word About Writing Princesses and Fairy Tales
Author Olga Grushin explains how her views on fairy tales have changed over the years, and what it takes to write a princess from a modern lens.
Sedation vs. Sedition (Grammar Rules)
Learn when to use sedation vs. sedition with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Jennifer Probst: Making the Genre Leap
New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Probst speaks about putting a five-year pin in her latest novel and being reminded that even experts need advice.
Leighann Dobbs: Cat Sleuths and New Perspectives
USA Today bestselling author Leighann Dobbs explains why she writes cozy mysteries from a cat's perspective and how she's still learning new writing skills.
Take Two: High Concept Ideas Make a Screenwriting Career
Buzz words abound in Hollywood. Probably the biggest one is "high-concept ideas." Jeanne Veillette Bowerman explains what that phrase mean and why high-concept ideas make a screenwriting career.
Charles Yu: Writing as the Story Demands
Award-winning author Charles Yu explains why his latest work is a Scribd Original and how his characters' voices help him navigate form.
2021 February Flash Fiction Challenge: Guidelines
Join us in February for our first ever February Flash Fiction Challenge! Write a new short short story each day in February with daily writing prompts from editor Moriah Richard.
Robert Jones, Jr.: Writing to Answer the Question, "What About Love?"
Author Robert Jones, Jr. discusses the inspiration that led him to write his debut novel and how he stayed focused on the heart of his story during the writing process.
5 Tips on Writing a Standout Self-Published Book From Someone Who's Read Hundreds of Them
WD competition judge AJ Wells breaks down what will make or break your self-published book, from cover design to plot construction.
Julia Claiborne Johnson: On the Challenges of Writing the Second Book
Bestselling author Julia Claiborne Johnson shares the secret to how books get published, what surprised her the most about getting a second book published, how to handle holes in research for historical novels, and so much more.
Real vs. Reel (Grammar Rules)
Learn when to use real vs. reel with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
What Is Flash Fiction?
WD editor Moriah Richard outlines the short short form and answers the question, “What is flash fiction?”