Take it Bird by Bird
In this special posting from our archives, read WD's 1996 interview with Anne Lamott, conducted shortly after the release of her classic book on writing. (Note: In order to make the piece readable, it is a free PDF download.)
Dinty W. Moore: Poking Fun at Hell and Dante's Inferno
In this post, Dinty W. Moore shares what inspired his most recent book To Hell With It, what lesson it taught him, why writers should have fun with their writing, and more!
Arisa White: Putting the Pieces Together
In this post, Arisa White shares how she was able to piece together her past with her present, how some works freed her to write, and more!
Adapt vs. Adept vs. Adopt (Grammar Rules)
Learn when to use adapt vs. adept vs. adopt with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Nuggets of Humor
Bestselling humor author Samantha Irby talks about her writing process and finding funny topics for essays.
2021 April PAD Challenge: Guidelines
Announcing the 14th annual April Poem-A-Day Challenge on Poetic Asides. Here are the guidelines for this fun annual poeming challenge that starts on April 1.
WD Presents: Call for Submissions, Free Downloads, and more!
This week, we’re excited to announce a call for submissions to the WD Self-Published Book Awards, free resources for writers, and more!
2021 February Flash Fiction Challenge: Day 28
Write a piece of flash fiction each day of February with the February Flash Fiction Challenge, led by editor Moriah Richard. Each day, receive a prompt, example story, and write your own. Today's prompt is to write a story using only dialogue.
Nicole Galland: On Returning to Familiar Characters
Bestselling author Nicole Galland explains what it was like to dive into writing a series and how speculative fiction allows her to explore her interests.