6 Steps to Becoming a Good Literary Citizen
While the writing process may be an independent venture, the literary community at large is full of writers who need and want your support as much as you need and want theirs. Here, author Aileen Weintraub shares 6 steps in becoming a good literary citizen.
Daniel Paisner: On the Pursuit of a Creative Life
Journalist and author Daniel Paisner discusses the process of writing his new literary fiction novel, Balloon Dog.
Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 614
Every Wednesday, Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and an example poem to get things started on the Poetic Asides blog. This week, write a summer poem.
Give Your Fictional Characters a Psych Eval
TV writer, producer, and novelist Joshua Senter explains why characters can do absolutely anything, but it's important to give them a psych eval to understand what can lead them there.
Writer's Digest Presents: Vacation Reads (Podcast, Episode 6)
In the sixth episode of the Writer's Digest Presents podcast, we talk about what makes for a good vacation read, plus a conversation with authors Steven Rowley and Jessica Strawser and our first ever WD Book Club selection from debut author Grace D. Li.
Trend Chaser
Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today's prompt, an attempt to join an online trend has gone wrong.
Ava Reid: On Literary Traditions and Family History
Author Ava Reid discusses how her love for a certain Grimms' fairytale led her to write her new fantasy novel, Juniper & Thorn.
Doing Better: Building Your DEIJ-B Muscle as a Writer
Author Faye Snowden discusses the importance of authors to write diversely and offers tips and resources to help along the never-ending process of doing better.
Lauren Ho: On Exploring Heavier Topics in Romance
Author Lauren Ho discusses combining heavier themes with laugh-out-loud humor in her new contemporary romance novel, Lucie Yi is Not a Romantic.