Writer’s Digest
Agent Advice for Writing Success
What keeps a manuscript on my desk.
3 min |
January / February 2026
Writer’s Digest
Writing Dreams
Let me tell you about a dream I had recently.Wait, wait! Don't turn the page just yet! I promise this dream doesn’t end with me showing up for class unprepared for a test or presentation. Or falling off a cliff.
4 min |
January / February 2026
Writer’s Digest
The Art of the Novel-Turned-Graphic-Novel
Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes' acclaimed 2018 middle-grade novel Ghost Boys is back on bookshelves in a new graphic novel edition.
4 min |
January / February 2026
Writer’s Digest
Into the Multiverse
Tips for making your story concrete.
5 min |
January / February 2026
Writer’s Digest
Poetic Asides
No matter what you write, a bit of poetic license can be a valuable asset to any writer's arsenal.
3 min |
January / February 2026
Writer’s Digest
COMPARISON IS THE THIEF OF JOY (AND SUCCESS)
Don't let the bad advice grind you down.
9 min |
January / February 2026
Writer’s Digest
THE ART OF THE SCAM
Social media and Al have made attempts to scam writers that much easier. The co-founder of Writer Beware details how to stay out of harm's way.
8 min |
January / February 2026
Writer’s Digest
THE 3/1/52 CHALLENGE
How one year and a challenge from Ray Bradbury rewired my writing life.
7 min |
January / February 2026
Writer’s Digest
THE BEST BOOK PUBLICITY YOU CAN DO YOURSELF
Crafting companion pieces to get the press your book deserves.
8 min |
January / February 2026
Writer’s Digest
DECONSTRUCT YOUR FAVORITE BOOKS
Read like a writer to apply the lessons to your own work.
8 min |
January / February 2026
Writer’s Digest
Mia P. Manansala
Much like Lila Macapagal, protagonist of the Tita Rosie’ Kitchen Mystery series, author Mia P. Manansala has had a very busy few years. Since her first novel (and first book in the series), Arsenic and Adobo, was published in 2021, Manansala has written and published five additional books in the series, released her first YA novel, and written a second, forthcoming YA novel. And like her protagonist, whose life changes dramatically over the course of the cozy mysteries, Manansala’s own life has changed significantly.
10+ min |
January / February 2026
Writer’s Digest
Senaa Ahmad The Age of Calamities
Debut authors: How they did it, what they learned, and why you can do it, too.
5 min |
January / February 2026
Writer’s Digest
Write What You Don't Know
Write what you know!\" Everyone who has ever picked up a pen and tried their hand at words, ideas, and stories has heard that one. It's something like the Second Commandment of writing. Between \"Don't forget to write your name,\" and \"Don't steal others' work.\"
3 min |
January / February 2026
Writer’s Digest
Jen Karner
Cinders of Yesterday; Sins of Survival (2026) (Fantasy, horror, and romance; Robot Dinosaur Press)
3 min |
January / February 2026
Writer’s Digest
The Pep Talk We All Need Now and Then
If you're an independent (self-published) author, then you likely are familiar with the crippling moments of insecurity that come with self-publishing. Here are a few examples of what I am talking about:
4 min |
January / February 2026
Writer’s Digest
Write It Out
Writing prompts to boost your creativity.
1 min |
January / February 2026
Writer’s Digest
Tonal Variations
In the three years I've been doing this Frontlist/Backlist column, I haven't included writing advice books. But, for this issue at the start of a new year with a theme of finding the writing advice you need for your success, it seems fitting to include two writing guides that, while having overlapping ideas, are entirely different in tone. One may speak to you more than the other, and that's exactly the point.
3 min |
January / February 2026
Writer’s Digest
90 Random Thoughts About Writing
It has been my experience that the longer one spends in the freelance trenches, the greater one's insights. Experience leads to expertise, which in turn can reveal a tremendous number of professional truths. Here are 90 random thoughts on the art, business, and craft of freelance writing culled from nearly five decades in the profession.
6 min |
January / February 2026
Writer’s Digest
An Author's Bill of Rights
Longtime editor Joy Peskin details the treatment you deserve when working with a traditional publisher—and how to reciprocate.
5 min |
January / February 2026
Writer’s Digest
Designing the Cover of NAIMERA: Sapient Quest
NAIMERA: Sapient Quest is the second book in Michael Ganzberger's science-fiction series involving the creation of NAIMERAs: bio-engineered, hybrid creatures created by a covert government organization to assist with special military operations. Not fully satisfied with the design of the first book in his series, Michael was interested in a more modern, cinematic direction that could be visually serialized on all covers.
1 min |
January / February 2026
Writer’s Digest
THE WEIGHT OF EXPECTATIONS
Navigating a critique group while keeping your mental health intact.
8 min |
January / February 2026
Successful Farming
COOL TOOLS
Pickup Truck Accessories
1 min |
December 2025
Successful Farming
Begin at the Beginning
The most problematic weed species have an unmatched potential to spread. Left unmanaged, both waterhemp and Palmer amaranth can produce up to 1 million seeds per plant, according to Ohio State University Extension.
3 min |
December 2025
Successful Farming
Cut Costs and Protect Equipment With VFDS
Variable frequency drives improve energy efficiency and reduce wear and tear on equipment.
2 min |
December 2025
Successful Farming
Make Your Own Handy Tools
Craft your own wire splicers for fencing repairs, and a sprayer tip-cap remover to save your fingers.
1 min |
December 2025
Successful Farming
'Minted' a Farmer
How an American FFA Degree recipient with little ag background forged a successful SAE and career in the field.
2 min |
December 2025
Successful Farming
What's It Worth?
From average yields to soil ratings, discover practical ways to calculate cash rent.
5 min |
December 2025
Successful Farming
When Farmers Retire, Bids Go Higher
There are good reasons retirement auctions bring premium prices.
4 min |
December 2025
Successful Farming
Do You Trust Your Land?
A trust may help you and your family with farm succession and retirement.
4 min |
December 2025
Successful Farming
Who Can Own American Farmland?
What does the National Farm Security Action Plan mean for foreign-owned businesses such as Syngenta?
3 min |