Writer’s Digest January/February 2025 Cover Reveal
Presenting the January/February 2025 issue of Writer’s Digest, featuring articles to help you write your next great story and an interview with Booker Prize-winner Pat Barker.
Write the Next Great Story
As we move into a new year, it’s time to get the creative gears turning to make this your most successful year ever. Whether you want to write personal essays that grab the attention of editors, write in a new genre, or simply generate more story ideas, this issue has it all.
Features include:
+ The WD Interview: Pat Barker: The Booker Prize winning author of Regeneration shares the role characters play in developing novel ideas, explains what appeals to her about reimagining mythology, and discusses the newest novel in her Women of Troy series, The Voyage Home. By Amy Jones
+ The Idea Factory: Tired of staring at an empty screen? Unlock your inner fiction generator with these surprising inspiration techniques. By Ryan G. Van Cleave
+ Seinfeld Was Right; That’s a Story: Use mundane moments from everyday life to create stories that pack a punch. By Jeff Somers
+ “You’ll be a great essay.” How to write six types of personal essays by finding the funny in your life. By Elissa Bassist
+ The Shortest Distance Between Two Points: 10 tips for writing a novel using 100-word stories. By Ran Walker
+ Mayfly Marketing: How to sell your novel in a short-attention span world. By Paul Goat Allen
+ How to Write in Different Genres: Emiko Jean and Yulin Kuang share tips and strategies for how they successfully write in different genres and mediums. By Jennifer Chen
This issue includes articles about how and when to use song lyrics, what to do if no one comes to your book talk, and suggestions for supporting self-published authors. Plus, your favorite columns like Building Better Worlds, Agent Alcove, Meet the Agent, Publishing Insights, For All Ages, and much more!
About Amy Jones
Amy Jones is the Editor-in-Chief of Writer’s Digest and was the managing content director for WD Books. She is the editor of the Novel and Short Story Writer's Market and Children's Writer's and Illustrator's Market. Prior to joining the WD team, Amy was the managing editor for North Light Books and IMPACT Books. Like most WD staffers, Amy is a voracious reader and has a particular interest in literary fiction, historical fiction, steamy romance, and page-turning mysteries. When she’s not reading, Amy can be found daydreaming about Italy or volunteering at her local no-kill cat shelter. Find Amy on Twitter @AmyMJones_5.
