The acclaimed historical fiction author discusses her drafting process, the real history behind her work, and her latest publication, Murder in Berkeley Square.

Here’s the list (updated daily) of the 2025 April Poem-A-Day (PAD) Challenge poetry prompts for folks who want one post to check each day.

Debut authors: How they did it, what they learned, and why you can do it, too.

In this interview, author Carolyn Huynh discusses the forgotten Asian American history at the heart of her new novel, The Family Recipe.

Join poets from around the country and the world to write a poem each day of April. For today’s prompt, write an After Blank poem.

This month, trained fighter and author Carla Hoch tells us the truth about the famous lie detector test.

Author Bryan Gruley shares how journalism has helped him write fiction over the years (and, of course, vice versa).

In this interview, author Lise Olsen discusses her commitment to investigating America’s backlog of unidentified and missing persons with her new nonfiction book, The Scientist and the Serial Killer.

Join poets from around the country and the world to write a poem a day in April. For today’s prompt, write an unexpected mess poem.

Author Caroline Richmond shares four reasons we (all of us) need diverse books and why we need them now more than ever.

Discover three ways to bring wonder to your poems.

In this interview, author Beth O’Leary discusses the challenges of writing a book set primarily in one location with her new romantic comedy, Swept Away.

Write a poem a day in the month of April with the 18th annual April Poem-A-Day Challenge. For today’s prompt, write a short poem.

Freelancer Chris Saunders shares his top advice on how writers can go from writing as a hobby (or side hustle) to becoming full-time writers.

Write the opening line to a story based on the photo prompt below. (One sentence only.) You can be poignant, funny, witty, etc.; it is, after all, your story.

Senior Editor Robert Lee Brewer shares the wonder of the publishing process—both his own and that of several published authors.

John Kenney is the author of three novels and four books of poetry, including Love Poems for Married People. His first novel, Truth in Advertising, won the Thurber Prize for…

Write a poem a day with the 2025 April PAD Challenge. For today’s prompt, write a “from where I’m sitting” poem.

A wave of joyous children, a famous good Samaritan, and why you shouldn’t be afraid to sit in the front row.

Author Joshua Gidding muses on writing and failure and takes ownership of his stake in both failure and writing.

Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, write about the first sprout in a desolate environment.

In this interview, New York Times-bestselling author and poet Maggie Smith discusses the 10 ingredients to creativity that make up her new book, Dear Writer.

WD reconnected with former Breaking In author Myah Ariel to discuss her latest release, No Ordinary Love, and what she’s learned since releasing her debut novel.

Join poets from around the country and the world to write a poem a day in the month of April. Today is the first Two-for-Tuesday prompt.