In this interview, author Kim van Alkemade discusses shelving a novel-in-progress to write her new novel, Upstate, instead.

Deanna Martinez-Bey shares strategies for creating a writer’s mental health toolkit for those days when writing feels like a lot.

Author Hanna Harp breaks down the fourth wall by discussing what it is and how writers can try writing it themselves.

Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, write a story set in the middle of the night.

Bestselling author Wesley King discusses his shift from writing middle-grade and young adult fiction to adult thrillers.

In this interview, author Kaz Windness discusses writing and illustrating the third book in her autism-affirming series, Bitsy Bat, Snow Star.

Author James Elkins shares how to add images to your novel, including why writers might want to consider this approach.

Author Uzma Jalaluddin breaks down how to write funny romances by sharing four things for rom-com writers to keep in mind.

Bestselling author Dusti Bowling discusses the challenges of writing picture books and making the leap to young adult fiction.

In this interview, author Gus Krieger discusses finding a character during the pandemic that helped propel his new novel, The Seventh Ribbon.

Award-winning author Melissa R. Collings provides five keys for writing a love triangle where both choices feel emotionally legitimate.

In this interview, author Elissa Bassist shares the importance of having fun as a writer, being asked to write a book, and more.

Author Barry Maher shares how to use humor in serious fiction without breaking the spell in the story for readers.

In this interview, award-winning editor and author Amisha Padnani discusses the challenges of writing for a younger audience and more.

First-place winner in the Non-Rhyming Poetry category of the 95th Annual Writer’s Digest Writing Competition, “blue light.”

First-place winner in the Nonfiction Essay/Article category of the 95th Annual WD Writing Competition, “Our Ancestors’ Script, Today’s Minefield.”

First-place winner in the Memoir/Personal Essay category of the 95th Annual Writer’s Digest Writing Competition, “Dad’s Desk.”

Bestselling author Jane Hamilton explains why coming-of-age novels are forever, including six conclusions she’s made about them.

First-place winner in the Genre Short Story category of the 95th Annual Writer’s Digest Writing Competition, “Lost & Found.”

First-place winner in the Inspirational/Spiritual Essay category of the 95th Annual Writer’s Digest Writing Competition, “Story of the Blue Lobster”

First-place winner in the Children’s/Young Adult Fiction category of the 95th Annual Writer’s Digest Writing Competition, “The Ghost Writer.”

Author Seth Fleisher shares six tips for incorporating research into a novel without it becoming an info dump for readers.

In this interview, author Rachel Pologe discusses rethinking a screenplay idea into her debut romantic comedy, Now That We Don’t Talk.

First-place winner in the Rhyming Poetry category of the 95th Annual Writer’s Digest Writing Competition, “Azazel and Beelzebub”