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TWISTY BUSINESS
How to stress test a plot twist.
7 min |
September - October 2023
Writer’s Digest
THE BIG REVEAL
Write a compelling story by understanding when and how to reveal crucial information to readers for maximum impact.
9 min |
September - October 2023
Writer’s Digest
Château de Monte-Cristo
Literary Tourism, Part 2
5 min |
September - October 2023
Writer’s Digest
Building Better Worlds
Tips for making your story concrete.
5 min |
July - August 2023
Writer’s Digest
Agentspotlight
Seasoned literary agents on the business of publishing.
4 min |
July - August 2023
Writer’s Digest
Captive Audience
THE CHALLENGE: Write a drabble-a short story of exactly 100 words-based on the photo prompt below.
1 min |
July - August 2023
Writer’s Digest
Luis Alberto Urrea
The bestselling novelist shares the forgotten \"fated\" true story behind his new novel and why he encourages writers to find joy in what they do.
10+ min |
July - August 2023
Writer’s Digest
Praising Connection in Poetry. Family, and Life
Purvi Shah, winner of the 17th Annual Writer's Digest Poetry Awards, shares the story behind her winning poem, \"Helix of the gift, lineage song.\"
3 min |
July - August 2023
Writer’s Digest
The Literature of Comic Books
Trace the rise of comic books from \"disposable entertainment for children\" to graphic novels telling the most important stories of our time.
10 min |
July - August 2023
Writer’s Digest
The Pocket Guide to Pantsing
How to write a novel without an outline (with confidence).
8 min |
July - August 2023
Writer’s Digest
Double the Fun
Writing a manuscript with dual points of view can be a challenge, but it can also be rewarding for both you and readers if it serves the story. Here's how.
8 min |
July - August 2023
Writer’s Digest
Building the Essential Linkages
Ten ways to craft the connective tissue your story needs.
9 min |
July - August 2023
Writer’s Digest
Structure at the Chapter Level
Keep 'em reading with irresistible Big Bang-Cliff Hangs.
8 min |
July - August 2023
Writer’s Digest
This Changes Everything
Five steps to approach writing your story's inciting incident.
8 min |
July - August 2023
Writer’s Digest
Sacha Black, Ruby Roe
The Anatomy of a Best Seller: 3 Steps to Deconstruct Winning Books and Teach Yourself Craft; 8 Steps to Side Characters: How to Craft Supporting Roles With Intention, Purpose, and Power; A Game of Hearts and Heists (Nonfiction writing craft; sapphic fantasy romance; Atlas Black Publishing)
2 min |
July - August 2023
Writer’s Digest
Write It Out
Writing prompts to boost your creativity.
1 min |
July - August 2023
Writer’s Digest
The Hemingway Home & Museum - Literary Tourism, Part 1
To the seasoned literary tourist*, the Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum might seem too obvious a choice to launch a series about the best writer homes, haunts, and hubs around the world.
6 min |
July - August 2023
Writer’s Digest
A Good Ending
Learn where a personal essay delivers its gift.
9 min |
May - June 2023
Writer’s Digest
Creation Myths
Tips for making your story concrete
5 min |
May - June 2023
Writer’s Digest
Omit Those Needless Words: How to Do Ruthless Editing 101
Ten tips to make your writing efficient, yet engaging.
6 min |
May - June 2023
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.
2 min |
May - June 2023
Writer’s Digest
Unearthing the Personal
Toni Lepeska, the Writer's Digest 3rd Annual Personal Essay Awards grand-prize winner, discusses the difference between journalism and essay writing, exploring grief, and raising the bar for yourself
4 min |
May - June 2023
Writer’s Digest
Brandon Taylor
The bestselling author discusses the interconnectedness of his work, the importance of short stories, and his latest release, The Late Americans
10+ min |
May - June 2023
Writer’s Digest
"That's My Journey"
Susan Mattern, author of Out of the Lion's Den, grand-prize winner of the 10th Annual WD Self-Published E-Book Awards, talks staying true to her story and the benefits of writing at a distance from the events.
5 min |
May - June 2023
Writer’s Digest
Honing the Power of Suggestion With Flash Fiction
Tips for making the biggest impact with the fewest words.
9 min |
May - June 2023
Writer’s Digest
The Four Elements
Learn the difference between loglines, elevator pitches, query pitches, and a plot synopsis to make the best first impression with literary agents
9 min |
May - June 2023
Writer’s Digest
The 25th Annual 101 Best Websites for Writers
Now in its 25th year, the Writer’s Digest 101 Best Websites for Writers aims to guide writers of all ages, genres, and skill levels to reputable and useful resources to inspire, educate, and support them in every stage of their writing journey
10+ min |