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Find out a few of the sessions and events we’re most looking forward to at the upcoming Writer’s Digest Annual Conference!
Breaking Vases author and Self-Published Book Awards Winner Dima Ghawi talks about finding the strength to tell her personal story and how she produced the book while building her new business.
Check out a sneak peek at a few of the things you can expect to learn from three of the presenters at the 2019 Virtual Novel Writing Conference, plus a little bit about each of them.
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Writer’s Digest is headed to England this fall! Here’s everything to know about the retreat, plus more from Writer’s Digest!
In this interview, author Patrice Caldwell discusses the exciting resurgence of romantasy and her new YA novel, Where Shadows Meet.
Clay Stafford has a conversation with Thomas Perry on building suspense in fiction and leaving what matters to keep readers engaged.
Explore five nature magazines open to submissions from writers.
Bestselling author Lisa Rogak shares nine weird ways to unstick your writing in even when you feel stuck in a rut.
In this interview, author Boris Fishman discusses the frustrations that inspired his new literary novel, The Unwanted.
Award-winning journalist Rita Lussier shares how a chance encounter on an airplane and gift of kindness led to writing essays (and a book).
Author Deanna Martinez-Bey discusses writing as therapy, including how to use creativity to heal and grow as a writer (and human being).
In this interview, author Elizabeth Everett discusses the five years between having the story in her head to publishing her new historical romance novel, The Lady Sparks a Flame.
Award-winning journalist Maura Casey shares how an 8th grade writing assignment led her down a path to becoming a lifelong writer.
Author Allison Gunn shares her thoughts on threading (old and new) folklore and fairy tales through your novel.
In honor of Purple Day, author Maggie Bushway has put together a list of five things writers (and non-writers) should know about epilepsy.
In this interview, author Hallie Rubenhold discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic completely upended her writing plans for her new historical true crime book, Story of a Murder.
Find your weekly Wednesday Poetry Prompt, the final one before the 2025 April PAD Challenge. This week, write a Keep Blank poem.
Freelance writer Jaclyn Greenberg shares the ways writing has healed her in ways that therapy didn’t (and perhaps just couldn’t).
Author Elizabeth Harlan discusses writing two young adult novels in the 1980s and then taking nearly 40 years off until publishing her third.
Award-winning playwright Cynthia Moore discusses trauma, the Flow State, and finding your voice, including four writing exercises.
For today’s prompt, write about the first really warm day of the year. Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments below.
In this interview, author E.M. Anderson discusses writing a soft but gruff main character in her new cozy fantasy novel, The Keeper of Lonely Spirits.
Author Carlie Walker shares her top four tips for writing adventure romance that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.
Author M. K. Lobb shares what drew her to write a heist novel with a touch of magic set during the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London.
Author Kait Ballenger breaks down the subtle differences between paranormal romance and romantasy and shares how to make the transition.
In this week’s round up brought to us by Script magazine, Jeanne Veillette Bowerman shares advice on making genuine connections to advance your career.
In this interview, author Lee Martin discusses how his new literary suspense novel, The Evening Shades, is partly a crime novel and partly a love story.