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In this issue

Make Connections in Storytelling
8 Classy Ways to USE PROFESSIONAL CONTACTS
10 Reasons to GET AN AGENT MID-CAREER
Strategies for CRAFTING BRIDGE CHARACTERS
Writing as a COLLABORATION WITH READERS

25th Annual WD Short Short
Story Awards Winner: HANNA BAHEDRY

MODERN ROMANCE AUTHORS ON WRITING SOCIAL JUSTICE NARRATIVES

Carrying Jane Austen's Torch

Modern Romance Authors on Writing Novels With Social Justice Narratives

7 mins

Crafting an Interconnected World, One Short Story at a Time

As writers, we're drawn to the accomplishment of typing The End, especially when it's a short story. But have you ever closed the computer and thought, Is there more to this story? If so, you're not alone.

6 mins

Classy Ways to Use Connections

As the author of many books my family hates and a longtime journalism prof, I love helping aspiring writers get published, paying forward the kindness of my mentors. When people approach me for advice, assistance, and names of my agents and editors, I try to be generous, even when they're basically asking, “How can I have your career?” But there are good ways to connect—and ways not to.

4 mins

Poetic Asides

No matter what you write, a bit of poetic license can be a valuable asset to any writer's arsenal.

3 mins

Finding the Write-Life Balance in a Hyper-Connected World

With more companies than ever requiring their employees back in the office to connect in person, the topic of “work-life balance” has returned with a renewed focus.

5 mins

Megan Linski

Over 60 titles published (Fantasy romance, new adult, paranormal, contemporary; Gryfyn Publishing)

2 mins

In Support of the Semicolon

Making the most of the guideposts of writing.

2 mins

A Squeeze of the Hand

I discovered Penelope Fitzgerald's work in 1999.

3 mins

2025 Annual Agent Roundup

20+ literary agents open to queries detail what they're looking for and how best to connect with them.

3 mins

The Mid-Career Query

If you've had some publishing experience without an agent, is it worth it to try to find one mid-career?

8 mins

Collaborating With Your Reader

How to create the scaffolding readers need to enter your story.

9 mins

A Beautiful and Everlasting moment of Pleasure

The first-place winner of the 25th annual Writer's Digest Short Short Story Competition explores how lonely and devastating love can be, even as you hope for better.

6 mins

Isabel Cañas

In the May/June 2022 issue of WD, I featured The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas in our Breaking In column. A haunted house story at its core, Cañas' debut novel is set in the aftermath of the Mexican War for Independence and tackles issues of feminism, religion, folk magic, and familial secrets. It was my first horror novel for the column, and I was so excited that Cañas wanted to be a part of it—I knew that novel was something special.

10+ mins

Soul-Shaped Hole

Write a short story of 650 words or fewer based on the photo below.

2 mins

Querying as Courtship

Yes, You're Trying to Impress, But So Are We

3 mins

The Parent Trap

Writing Responsibly About Your Child

5 mins

18 Connections to Make in Publishing

Writing is a very solitary experience. Publishing, on the other hand, is very collaborative in a variety of ways, with many people involved. Even if you sneak a quick peek at the masthead of this magazine, you'll spot the names of many different types of editors, an art director, marketing designer, competitions manager, VP general manager, advertising reps, and customer service—and that still doesn't include everyone involved with getting out an issue of this magazine every two months. Publishing is a team effort, so I wanted to spotlight many of the people writers can make connections with. Keep in mind that for smaller operations, one person may fill multiple roles.

4 mins

Ethically Diverse Storytelling, Part 1

Tips for making your story concrete.

4 mins

Connecting Young Readers to History

Alyssa Colman's new novel paints a picture of the past to help us connect with the present.

4 mins

Soul Connection

Whether hot off the presses or on the shelves for years, a good book is worth talking about.

3 mins

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Writer’s Digest Magazine Description:

Publisher: Active-Interest-Media

Category: Business

Language: English

Frequency: Bi-Monthly

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