When a devastating diagnosis turned her world upside down, New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang tried went into “fix it” mode. Here, she details how writing her new YA novel helped her navigate what she couldn’t control. I used to joke with my literary agent that I am someone who if you throw pain […]
Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, let’s get optimistic. Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash Seeing the glass half-full can be a gift—or a curse. For this week’s prompt, write about someone who is relentlessly optimistic. Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments below.
New York Times bestselling writer Ann Leary discusses how uncovering family history led her to writing her new historical fiction novel, The Foundling. Ann Leary is the New York Times bestselling author of a memoir and four novels, including The Good House. Her work has been translated into 18 languages, and she has written for […]
Learn when to use decent vs. descent in your writing with Grammar Rules from the Writer’s Digest editors, including a few examples. It’s interesting the impact an “s” can have on a word. Of course, many words find their numbers increase with an “s” added to the end of them. But what happens if you […]
In this week’s round up brought to us by Script magazine, exclusive interviews with televisions top showrunners and creatives like Jason Katims (“As We See It”), Kerry Ehrin (“The Morning Show”), and Isabel Sandoval (“Under the Banner of Heaven”). In this week’s round up brought to us by Script magazine, exclusive interviews with televisions top […]
The editors of Writer’s Digest are proud to bring you the first book club pick, Portrait of a Thief, to read along with us. Our new podcast, Writer’s Digest Presents, brings you conversations on all aspects of the writings process. From beginnings to world-building, interviews with debut authors, poets, and more, Writer’s Digest Presents offers […]
For many writers, self-critique gets in the way of making much progress. Here, author Julia Crouch shares 6 ways to fight your inner critics. At some point in their career, all writers question whether they are actually any good at the job. Some blithely brush their doubts aside and just get on. Others work themselves […]
You created a blog — now what? I teach a lot about the importance of social media and platform and networking. I talk about values of self-marketing and using tools such as a blog to meet people and make connections. But then sometimes, a conference attendee will raise their hand and stop me, saying, […]
These days, as long as you have a steady internet connection, most writers could write anywhere. However, some cities seem to brim with inspiration at every turn, while some cities seem to fall flat. We looked into what writers look for in a city and compiled a list of the 12 Best Cities for Writers. […]
There are a lot of reasons a writer will need to create a writing sample. You might be applying for a job, trying to land a freelance client, or simply creating a portfolio to showcase your skills. A good writing sample can help you stand out in a crowded marketplace and give you a real […]
Have you been a freelancer or hobbyist for a couple years and you are starting to wonder what’s next? How do you grow your business, continue to set yourself apart, and stay excited about writing when you may not always be writing about topics that are personally exciting for you? You could start your own […]
This is a guest post from our friends at ProWritingAid. Writing is an essential skill regardless of what type of writer you are. A skilled writer is able to compose messages that are coherent and clear. Good writing, however, is made up of little and big parts. One of the big parts is good grammar. […]
