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Writer’s Digest
Fate and Prophesy
Defying destiny may be just as hazardous as succumbing to it.”
5 min |
May / June 2026
Writer’s Digest
How to Pitch in Person Without Losing the Plot
Conference-ready tips to make sure your story stands out.
5 min |
May / June 2026
Writer’s Digest
How to Handle Money as a Writer
That is, in case you actually make any ...
8 min |
May / June 2026
Writer’s Digest
Dress Your Manuscript for the Job You Want It to Have
Dress Your Manuscript for the Job You Want It to Have How often have you heard the adage “dress for the job you want”? Probably often enough that it’s a cliché.
5 min |
May / June 2026
Writer’s Digest
Mike Chen
The award-winning science-fiction author discusses the importance of fandom, writing for IP giants like Star Wars, and tackling his biggest project yet: a space opera.
10+ min |
May / June 2026
Writer’s Digest
Outlaw Openers
There was a time when starting a sentence with And, But, or So felt like breaking the law.
2 min |
May / June 2026
Writer’s Digest
Collaborate to Create
Why co-authoring nonfiction is a pro strategy worth considering.
7 min |
May / June 2026
Writer’s Digest
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up Your Writing Portfolio
Creating an organized online home for your nonfiction writing samples gives you a strategic advantage.
5 min |
May / June 2026
Writer’s Digest
20 Elevator Pitches for Recently Published Books
One of the most important professional skills an author can develop is the ability to craft an enticing elevator pitch for their book.
5 min |
May / June 2026
Writer’s Digest
On Writing & Newsroom Autobiography
Today, the rise of 24-hour cable news has dramatically reshaped how we consume information.
2 min |
May / June 2026
Writer’s Digest
Death Becomes Her
In this collection of 13 short stories, the specter of death and the afterlife joins them together along with the presence of animals in a least some form or capacity in each story.
3 min |
May / June 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.
2 min |
May / June 2026
Writer’s Digest
How Do I Find My Book's Target Audience?
It's the number one question I'm asked when I speak at writing conferences, and it's a pivotal question for authors today.
5 min |
May / June 2026
Writer’s Digest
Essential Steps for Writing a Picture Book
Writing a picture book can look deceptively simple.
5 min |
May / June 2026
Writer’s Digest
Thanks for Reading My Book, But You're Not Done-Yet
Please take a few minutes to share your experience reading my book.
1 min |
May / June 2026
Writer’s Digest
Don't Be a Snob When It Comes to Media
Most people probably wouldn't admit to being a media snob.
4 min |
May / June 2026
Writer’s Digest
Landing the Big One
How to write for your dream magazine.
9 min |
May / June 2026
Writer’s Digest
Low-Stakes Experimenting
One thing I love about microfiction is that it allows you to experiment in ways you wouldn't be able to if your stories were longer.
2 min |
May / June 2026
Writer’s Digest
Writing What You Know vs. Exploiting What You've Lived
How to build an ethical framework for transforming professional experience into authentic fiction.
8 min |
May / June 2026
Writer’s Digest
Throwing Clay
THE CHALLENGE: Write a drabble—a short story of exactly 100 words—based on the photo prompt below.
1 min |
May / June 2026
Writer’s Digest
Write It Out
Writing prompts to boost your creativity.
1 min |
May / June 2026
Writer’s Digest
The Family Business
As a mother and daughter on opposite sides of the desk, Novelist Wanda M. Morris and Senior Editor at Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Alexandra Hightower shed light on the publishing industry and what they've learned from each other.
8 min |
May / June 2026
Writer’s Digest
Lauren Groff
The three-time National Book Award finalist discusses her new short story collection, Brawler, and the necessity of failure in writing.
10+ min |
March / April 2026
Writer’s Digest
Seven
THE CHALLENGE: Write a short story of 650 words or fewer based on the photo below.
2 min |
March / April 2026
Writer’s Digest
Pacing in Nonfiction
It's all about story.
5 min |
March / April 2026
Writer’s Digest
If You're Bored, They're Bored
Five Zero-Draft tricks to ensure tight pacing.
8 min |
March / April 2026
Writer’s Digest
Deities
Gods and goddesses have had power over our imaginations stretching through the ages—whether ancient Norse, Chinese, Mesoamerican, or Greco-Roman, we have a fascination with cosmic beings.
5 min |
March / April 2026
Writer’s Digest
Merging Memory With Imagination
Author Rin-rin Yu's debut middle-grade novel, Goodbye, French Fry, represents a combination of her true childhood experiences and the universal experience of growing into yourself.
5 min |
March / April 2026
Writer’s Digest
Put Yourself in Charge of Your Own Story
Julie Ann Sipos, grand-prize winner of the 33rd annual WD Self-Published Book Awards, on how her career in Hollywood influences her writing style and her business strategy as an indie author.
4 min |
March / April 2026
Writer’s Digest
The Pause Is the Point
How to use stillness to create momentum in your fiction.
10 min |