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New Podcast: The Fight Against Amazon with Bookshop.org In this episode of "Writer's Digest Presents," Bookshop.org CEO Andy Hunter discusses fighting Amazon's claim on the publishing industry, the societal need of independent bookstores, and more. writersdigest.com/the-fight-agai…

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NOW AVAILABLE: Our March/April 2026 issue of Writer's Digest featuring New York Times-bestselling author Lauren Groff discussing her new story collection, BRAWLER, also available now in bookstores. Learn more here: writersdigestshop.com/collections/wr…

Calling all writers! #AWP26 is the essential gathering for craft, community, & career growth. Explore 600+ presses & lit mags, attend hundreds of sessions, meet agents, & grow your network. Join us in Baltimore, March 4–7. Find your people. Register today! conference.awpwriter.org/reg_info.cfm

NEW PODCAST! In this episode of "Writer's Digest Presents," designer and author Alexandra Gater chats about turning your career into a book. Listen wherever you stream podcasts, or follow the link: writersdigest.com/turning-your-c…

NEW PODCAST! In this episode of the "Writer's Digest Presents" podcast, author Alyssa Colman discusses keeping young readers engaged, building a love for reading, and more! Listen wherever you stream podcasts, or follow the link for more: writersdigest.com/keeping-young-…

Have you listened to the July episode of "Writer's Digest Presents" yet? We chat with author Chip Pons about his new novel, Winging It with You, self-publishing vs. traditionally publishing, and more. Listen wherever you stream podcasts for follow this link: writersdigest.com/meet-cutes-mis…

Your life doesn’t have to be dramatic for it to inspire fiction. Literary agent Jessica Berg says all you need is a little bit of curiosity. Listen to “Writer’s Digest Presents” wherever you stream podcasts, or follow the link: writersdigest.com/writing-fictio…

Author Paul Vidich examines the way three novels portray deception in fictional marriages to build tension and compelling stories. writersdigest.com/secrets-we-kee…

In this week’s round-up from Script magazine, examine why comedy’s that are celebrating a major milestone this year have had such a pop-cultural staying power, and more. writersdigest.com/the-shows-that…

In this interview, author Nova Ren Suma discusses how an art print inspired her new YA novel, Wake the Wild Creatures. #WDAuthorSpotlight writersdigest.com/nova-ren-suma-…

NEW PODCAST! Editor Michael Woodson sits down with literary agent Jessica Berg to chat about how to write fiction based on our lives! More here: cms.writersdigest.com/writing-fictio…

Author and award-winning playwright Nat Cassidy shares how one nonsense word helps him craft better character-based suspense. writersdigest.com/how-one-nonsen…

Author Pamela Ayo Yetunde discusses letting go of her superpower in the process of writing and publishing her new book, Dearly Beloved: Prince, Spirituality, and This Thing Called Life. #WDAuthorSpotlight writersdigest.com/pamela-ayo-yet…

Author and essayist Isobella Jade shares her thoughts on how to use apps and technology to help with your nature writing. writersdigest.com/how-to-use-app…

Bestselling author Matthew Goodman shares how finding the real story of historical narrative nonfiction can change over time. writersdigest.com/searching-for-…

Publishing may be unpredictable, but knowing what you can control and what you value can help you find success—on your terms. writersdigest.com/finding-comfor…

Freelance tech writer Matthew Adams explains how to write video game guide articles for websites, including when to include images, how to handle spoilers, and more. writersdigest.com/getting-publis…

Revealing the Writer’s Digest May/June 2025 issue featuring the WD 101 Best Websites for Writers and an interview with Laure Halse Anderson. writersdigest.com/writers-digest…

Find four storytelling elements you can use in your own poems. writersdigest.com/4-storytelling…