Vibes Can't Make a Book, but They Can Help Find Readers - Writer's Digest
Author Penny Zang discusses vibes and how they may not make a book, but they may still help writers find their readers.| Writer's Digest
Author Jade Wallace breaks down the book blurb, including who cares about them, choosing books to blurb, and how to love the whole book blurb process. Also, advice on saying no to blurbing.| Writer's Digest
Author Elspeth Hay shares her story of getting a great book idea and then learning the hard way how difficult it is to write and publish it. The post On Being Ready to Write and Publish a Book appeared first on Writer's Digest.| Writer's Digest
Content Editor Michael Woodson offers a reading list of books to read before watching their upcoming adaptations. The post Based on the Book: 6 Upcoming Book Adaptations appeared first on Writer's Digest.| Writer's Digest
Author Deanna Martinez-Bey examines the connection between physical health and mental well-being (and better writing) for writers. The post The Connection Between Physical Health and Mental Well-Being for Writers appeared first on Writer's Digest.| Writer's Digest
In this interview, author Freddie Kölsch discusses the conflict within folk horror and her new young adult horror novel, Empty Heaven. The post Freddie Kölsch: Every Story Goes in Directions That Surprise Me appeared first on Writer's Digest.| Writer's Digest
Karim Shamsi-Basha introduces his new column on writing humor in a variety of ways by sharing 20 tips for incorporating laughter into writing. The post I’m Not Saying I’m Funny, but My Cat Just Laughed…Probably (On Humor) appeared first on Writer's Digest.| Writer's Digest
Erik Patterson, the author of the book on writing a romantasy, shares three original, heart-pumping romantasy writing prompts for writers. The post 3 Heart-Pumping Romantasy Writing Prompts for Writers appeared first on Writer's Digest.| Writer's Digest
Author Lucie Frost drops 10 reasons for why your 50s might be the best time to write and publish your first book. The post 10 Reasons Why Your 50s Might Be the Best Time to Write (and Publish) Your First Book appeared first on Writer's Digest.| Writer's Digest
In this interview, author Pyae Moe Thet War discusses overcoming the second-book syndrome while writing her new romance novel, Here For A Good Time. The post Pyae Moe Thet War: Don’t Wait for Inspiration appeared first on Writer's Digest.| Writer's Digest
Career freelance writer and copywriter Robert W. Bly breaks down what a sales funnel is and how to build one yourself. The post How to Build a Sales Funnel appeared first on Writer's Digest.| Writer's Digest
Author Penny Zang discusses vibes and how they may not make a book, but they may still help writers find their readers.| Writer's Digest
Congratulations to the winners of the 25th Annual Writer’s Digest Short Short Story Competition!| Writer's Digest
Hanna Bahedry, winner of the 25th Annual Writer’s Digest Short Short Story Awards, shares the story behind her winning entry, “A Beautiful and Everlasting Moment of Pleasure.”| Writer's Digest
In this interview, author Daphne Fama discusses writing a love letter to Filipino history with her debut horror novel, House of Monstrous Women.| Writer's Digest
Award-winning poet Pravat Kumar Padhy introduces hainka, a new poetic form created by fusing haiku and tanka. While introducing hainka, he also explains haiku, tanka, and provides a historical perspective of Japanese short form poetry.| Writer's Digest
Author Catherine Dang discusses the shocking true story that helped inspire her new coming-of-age horror novel, What Hunger.| Writer's Digest
Award-winning mystery and crime fiction author Pamela Fagan Hutchins shares nine clues for killing it in crime fiction.| Writer's Digest
Former crime reporter Walter B. Levis shares the different tools used for being a crime reporter and crime novelist and benefits of both.| Writer's Digest
In this interview, author Emma Hamm discusses the differences in indie and traditional publishing, using books as an escape, and more.| Writer's Digest
Author Lynn Street shares how an Audubon event inspired her narrative nonfiction picture books and how writers can break into the market.| Writer's Digest
Editor Robert Lee Brewer explains that the publishing journey looks different for everyone, but there are a few things authors can do to help themselves through the process.| Writer's Digest
WD reconnected with former Breaking In author Mazey Eddings to discuss her latest release, Well, Actually, and what she’s learned since releasing her debut novel.| Writer's Digest
In this interview, author Mariah Rigg discusses breaking writing rules in her debut short story collection, Extinction Capital of the World.| Writer's Digest
Bestselling author J.T. Ellison shares the process of live-writing her latest thriller novel and compiling writing advice at the same time.| Writer's Digest
Internationally bestselling author Daniel Kalla discusses how taking on a deepfake thriller taught him how to write realistic AI in fiction.| Writer's Digest
The home page of the Writer's Digest community, including the magazine, competitions, conference, online content, and more.| Writer's Digest
What do writers mean when they say a piece of writing "flows" or "doesn't flow"?| Writer's Digest
In this interview, author Emily Buchanan discusses the balancing act of speculative fiction and realism in her debut novel, Send Flowers.| Writer's Digest
Find Amber Oliver’s successful query to agent Angeline Rodriguez for her debut novel, When the Music Hits.| Writer's Digest
When discipline and caffeine aren’t enough to fuel you to the finish line, the writing community might just carry you the rest of the way. Before you decide to run a write-a-thon alone, read this.| Writer's Digest
