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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.
4 Tips for Writing a Modern Retelling
From having reverence for the original to making it your own, author Nikki Payne shares four tips for writing a modern retelling.
Faint vs. Feint (Grammar Rules)
Learn when to use faint vs. feint in your writing with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples. Plus, we answer whether it's "faint of heart" or "feint of heart."
6 Books to Cozy Up With This Winter
Here are 6 book recommendation perfect for winter reading.
Romance Retellings of Literary Classics
Author Chloe Liese makes a case for the romance genre being the natural home for retellings, and shares some tips on how to write a successful romance retelling of literary classics.
Rae Meadows: On a Personal Passion Inspiring Literary Fiction
Award-winning author Rae Meadows discusses how her lifelong love of gymnastics helped inspire her new literary novel, Winterland.
Brian Lee Durfee: On Finishing a Fantasy Trilogy
Artist and author Brian Lee Durfee discusses what it felt like to write the final sentence in his Five Warrior Angels trilogy with his novel, The Lonesome Crown.
Preslaysa Williams: On Finding Hope in Romance
Award-winning author Preslaysa Williams discusses the process of writing her new romance novel, A Sweet Lowcountry Proposal.
Chloe Liese: On Changing Character Dynamics in Romance
Author Chloe Liese discusses the classic Shakespeare play that inspired her new romance novel, Two Wrongs Make a Right.
How To Blend True Crime With Historical Fiction in Your Writing
Author Camilla Bruce shares how to blend true crime with historical fiction that both shares facts and inspires fiction.
Ashley Herring Blake: On Letting Characters Lead
Award-winning author Ashley Herring Blake discusses the process of writing her new romance novel, Astrid Parker Doesn’t Fail.
How to Create a Character Profile To Write Believable Characters
Writing believable characters may not be easy, but it is important. Here, author Carly Schabowski shares the importance of writing believable characters in our stories as well as 19 questions for creating a character profile.
5 Tips for Writing Urban Fantasy Fiction
Bestselling author Steve McHugh shares five tips for writing urban fantasy fiction that have helped him through the drafting process and to the fully finished novel.
Nikki Payne: On the Culture of Desire in Romance
Cultural anthropologist and author Nikki Payne discusses modernizing classic literature in her new romance novel, Pride and Protest.
Ewan Morrison: On Characters Fighting Against the Plot
Multi-award-winning author Ewan Morrison discusses the lifelong process of writing his new thriller novel, How to Survive Everything.
Anthony Horowitz: On Imagining Himself in a Murder Mystery
Bestselling and award-winning author Anthony Horowitz discusses continuing his murder mystery series with his new novel, The Twist of a Knife.
Announcing a Special Issue of Writer's Digest
Announcing a special issue of Writer's Digest: The 2023 Writer's Yearbook, a comprehensive resource for writers going into the new year.
Charlaine Harris: On Shifting Perspectives in a Fantasy Series
New York Times bestselling author Charlaine Harris discusses the shift in point of view with her new fantasy novel, The Serpent in Heaven.
Pump Up Your Historical Novel With Historical Surprises
When doing research for historical fiction, adding true-to-life surprises will keep readers turning the pages. Here, author John Winn Miller shares why you should pump up your historical novel with historical surprises.
5 Tips for Writing a Fantasy Trilogy
Author Nick Martell breaks down the challenges of writing fantasy fiction and offers five tips for writing a fantasy trilogy.
Tracy Deonn: On Writing a Contemporary Fantasy Sequel
New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Tracy Deonn discusses the process of continuing her contemporary fantasy series with her new novel, Bloodmarked.
4 Tips for Writing a Compelling Introvert
Author Claire Alexander shares four tips for writing a compelling introvert that avoids stereotypes and embraces complexity.
5 Tips for Crafting the Perfect Short Story
Award-winning author Louise Marburg shares five tips for crafting the perfect short story that will help you understand how writing short stories is not necessarily the same thing as writing a novel.
Steve McHugh: On the Joys of Writing Villainous Characters
Bestselling urban fantasy author Steve McHugh discusses writing his new novel, The Last Raven.
D. M. Rowell: On Including Personal History in Murder Mystery
Author D. M. Rowell discusses how her grandfather inspired and influenced her to write her new Native American mystery, Never Name the Dead.