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The Writer's Digest Interview: Marlon James
Booker Prize–winning author Marlon James talks about mythology and world-building in his character-driven epic Moon Witch, Spider King, the second book in his Dark Star Trilogy in this interview from the March/April 2022 issue of Writer's Digest.
The WD Interview: Lisa Jewell
The New York Times-bestselling British author discusses creating thrilling plot twists and developing characters in her 19th novel, The Night She Disappeared, in this interview from the Jan/Feb 2022 issue of Writer's Digest.
Things To Consider When Writing About Ghosts and the Supernatural in Fiction
From maintaining subtlety to visiting haunted places, author J. Fremont shares everything to consider when writing about ghosts and the supernatural in fiction.
How I Went From No Book to Book Deal in Under a Year
From picking up a reading habit to navigating daily word counts, award-winning journalist Carley Fortune shares how she went from no book to a book deal in less than a year.
Amy Lea: On People-Watching Inspiring Romance
Author and bureaucrat Amy Lea discusses writing meet-cutes and meet-not-so-cutes in her debut romantic comedy novel, Set On You.
Dark Secrets and Dastardly Lies: Ramping Up a Killer Plot
A mystery needs more than a murder and the bad guy who did it. Here, author Connie Berry shares tips on how to ramp up a mystery novel with a killer plot.
4 Things Writers Should Know About Investigative Reporter Nellie Bly
Bestselling and award-winning Maya Rodale shines a light on the famous reporter and how her work can still inspire today’s writers.
Abbigail Nguyen Rosewood: On Focusing on the Work
Award-winning author Abbigail Nguyen Rosewood discusses pain metamorphosing into prose in her new novel, Constellations of Eve.
4 Things Every Military/Espionage Thriller Writer Should Know
You don’t need first-hand insider information to write a compelling and believable spy novel. Here, New York Times bestselling author Don Bentley shares 4 things every military/espionage thriller writer should know.
Jennifer Estep: On the Ever-Evolving Industry of Publishing
Internationally bestselling author Jennifer Estep discusses what she learned in publishing her newest epic fantasy novel, Tear Down the Throne.
5 Reasons Why People Who Love Books Should Love Each Other
#1 New York Times bestselling Emily Henry makes a case for why people who love books are destined to love each other, and why stories about book lovers finding romance are having a resurgence.
Balancing History and Story in Historical Fiction
Author Shelly Sanders shares the historical fiction books that led her to writing her own historical fiction novels, and tips on balancing history and story when pursuing historical fiction.
Jane Shemilt: On an Idea Growing Over Time
Bestselling writer Jane Shemilt discusses her career change and the 40-year process of her new psychological thriller, The Patient.
21 Popular Science Fiction Tropes for Writers
Here are 21 examples of science fiction tropes for writers to consider and subvert when writing their space age, futuristic, and technological science and fiction.
Writing Historical Fiction Focused on Wartime Holland
International bestselling author Imogen Matthews shares the process she followed to write her historical fiction trilogy based in wartime Holland.
Publishing Books Simultaneously in Spanish and English for Children
Ana Eulate, founder and CEO of children's publisher Cuento de Luz, shares the benefits of publishing books simultaneously in Spanish and English for both readers and writers.
Aimie K. Runyan: On Focusing on the Craft
Bestselling author Aimie K. Runyan discusses the research that inspired her new historical fiction novel, The School for German Brides.
Soon Wiley: On Finding Meaning in Moments of Tragedy
Award-winning writer Soon Wiley discusses what inspired the idea for his debut novel, When We Fell Apart.
Maya Rodale: On Bringing Women’s History to Life
Journalist and author Maya Rodale discusses the stranger-than-fiction true story that inspired her new historical fiction novel, The Mad Girls of New York.
3 Tips for Writing Compelling Enemies to Lovers Stories
Enemies to lovers is a beloved romance trope as old as time, and with so many novels to point to as examples, it’s important that your enemies to lovers story reads authentically. Here, USA Today bestselling author Michelle Major shares 3 tips for writing compelling enemies to lovers stories.
A Conversation With J.T. Ellison on Voice: Hamburgers or Coq au Vin (Killer Writers)
Killer Nashville founder Clay Stafford kicks off a series of interviews with mystery, thriller, and suspense authors. Here he has a conversation with J.T. Ellison, the bestselling author of over 25 novels.
Jessica Clare: On Letting an Idea Simmer
New York Times bestselling author Jessica Clare discusses the decade of conjuring and writing her new paranormal romantic comedy, Go Hex Yourself.
Ron Corbett: On the Way Characters Can Surprise Us
Bestselling author Ron Corbett discusses the way his characters evolved throughout the writing process of his new mystery novel, The Sweet Goodbye.
Sascha Rothchild: On Late-Night Musings Turning Into Story Plots
Emmy-nominated writer Sascha Rothchild discusses how her late-night mind wandering led her to the premise of her new suspense novel, Blood Sugar.