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Writing Mistakes Writers Make: The Characterless Character
The Writer's Digest team has witnessed many writing mistakes over the years, so this series helps identify them for other writers (along with correction strategies). This week's writing mistake is writing a characterless character.
When Is My Novel Ready to Read: 7 Self-Editing Processes for Writers
Fiction editor and author Kris Spisak ties together her seven processes for self-editing novels, including editorial road-mapping, character differentiation analysis, reverse editing, and more.
Englyn Unold Crwca: Poetic Forms
Poetic Form Fridays are made to share various poetic forms. This week, we look at the englyn unold crwca, a Welsh quatrain form.
5 Things for Writers to Keep in Mind When Writing About Spies
A spy thriller requires more than a compelling story and clever plot twists—the characters need to feel real. Author Stephanie Marie Thornton offers 5 tips for constructing believable spy characters.
Plot Twist Story Prompts: Unexpected Team Up
Every good story needs a nice (or not so nice) turn or two to keep it interesting. This week, it's time for a little unexpected team work.
Taylor Anderson: On Creating Realism in the Weird
New York Times bestselling author Taylor Anderson discusses the process of writing his new science fiction novel, Purgatory's Shore.
6 Books Perfect for Fall Reading
Whether you're looking for something cozy or a little spooky, these books are perfect for the fall season.
NaNoWriMo: To Prep or Not to Prep?
When it comes to a 30 day writing challenge like NaNoWriMo, do you need to prep beforehand to achieve success? Well, that might depend on what kind of writer you are.
Sarah Echavarre Smith: On Going for the Out-There Ideas
Copywriter and author Sarah Echavarre Smith discusses the process of writing her new romance novel, On Location.