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Mystery/Thriller Amy Pease: I Love Character Development Robert Lee Brewer

Historical Paula McLain: Listen to Your Obsessions Robert Lee Brewer

Science Fiction/Fantasy Nicole Glover: On Growing as a Writer After Draft One Robert Lee Brewer

Mystery/Thriller Saundra Mitchell: On Finding Her Writerly Voice in Adult Fiction Robert Lee Brewer

Young Adult Roshani Chokshi: On the Darkness of Fairytales Robert Lee Brewer

Mystery/Thriller Jayne Ann Krentz: Discover Your Core Story Robert Lee Brewer

Mystery/Thriller Amy Meyerson: Trust Your Instincts Robert Lee Brewer

Literary Farah Naz Rishi: On the Strange and Faintly Absurd Shape of Grief Robert Lee Brewer

Science Fiction/Fantasy Stacia Stark: On the Brutal World of Gladiators Robert Lee Brewer

Mystery/Thriller Jennie Godfrey: Write From the Heart Robert Lee Brewer

Children's Jacquelyn Stolos: Be Yourself on the Page Robert Lee Brewer

Developing a Funny Premise (On Humor), by Karim Shamsi-Basha

Writing Techniques Developing a Funny Premise (On Humor)Karim Shamsi-Basha

Cover of Writer's Digest Magazine January/February 2026 issue with a picture of author Mia P. Manansala

Be Inspired Writer’s Digest Magazine January/February 2026 Cover Reveal Amy Jones

A Conversation With Dons on Writing by Ear (Killer Writers), by Clay Stafford

Mystery/Thriller A Conversation With Don Bruns on Writing by Ear (Killer Writers)Clay Stafford

Lydia Kang: Putting Energy Where It Counts More

Young Adult Lydia Kang: Putting Energy Where It Counts More Robert Lee Brewer

Romance Shaylin Gandhi: If You Want It, Keep Going Robert Lee Brewer