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8 Tips on How to Savor Creative Adventures
Author Laura Resau shares eight tips from two decades of writing books on how to savor the creative adventure.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/8-tips-on-how-to-savor-creative-adventures#BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #creativity #FinishingFirstDraft
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Breaking Out: Eleanor Shearer
WD reconnected with former Breaking In author Eleanor Shearer to discuss her latest release, Fireflies in Winter, and what she’s learned since releasing her debut novel.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/breaking-out-eleanor-shearer#BeInspired #BreakingInWritersDigest #Genre #GetPublished #Historical
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Breaking Out: Eleanor Shearer
WD reconnected with former Breaking In author Eleanor Shearer to discuss her latest release, Fireflies in Winter, and what she’s learned since releasing her debut novel.
The post Breaking Out: Eleanor Shearer appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/breaking-out-eleanor-shearer#BeInspired #BreakingInWritersDigest #Genre #GetPublished #Historical
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Breaking Out: Eleanor Shearer
WD reconnected with former Breaking In author Eleanor Shearer to discuss her latest release, Fireflies in Winter, and what she’s learned since releasing her debut novel.
The post Breaking Out: Eleanor Shearer appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/breaking-out-eleanor-shearer#BeInspired #BreakingInWritersDigest #Genre #GetPublished #Historical
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Breaking Out: Eleanor Shearer
WD reconnected with former Breaking In author Eleanor Shearer to discuss her latest release, Fireflies in Winter, and what she’s learned since releasing her debut novel.
The post Breaking Out: Eleanor Shearer appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/breaking-out-eleanor-shearer#BeInspired #BreakingInWritersDigest #Genre #GetPublished #Historical
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Jonathan W. Jordan: On Politics, Power, and Friendship
In this interview, author Jonathan W. Jordan discusses the forgotten friendship at the heart of his new historical book, Ike and Winston.
The post Jonathan W. Jordan: On Politics, Power, and Friendship appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/jonathan-w-jordan-on-politics-power-and-friendship#BeInspired #GetPublished #HistoricalBooks #Interviews #WriteBetterNonfiction
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The Antagonist’s POV
Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, write from the perspective of an antagonist.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/the-antagonists-pov#BeInspired #CreativeWritingPrompts #PhotoPrompts #WritingPrompts #creativewritingprompt
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Media-Savvy Author: Don’t Be a Snob When It Comes to Media
Media coach for authors Paula Rizzo shares five ways you can get media attention for your book.
The post Media-Savvy Author: Don’t Be a Snob When It Comes to Media appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/media-savvy-author-dont-be-a-snob-when-it-comes-to-media#BeInspired #BuildMyPlatform #FromtheMagazine #GetPublished #AuthorsOnSocialMedia
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Patrick Wyman: There’s No Substitute for Deep Knowledge of Your Topic
In this interview, author Patrick Wyman discusses connecting with the people of the past in his new book, Lost Worlds.
The post Patrick Wyman: There’s No Substitute for Deep Knowledge of Your Topic appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/patrick-wyman-theres-no-substitute-for-deep-knowledge-of-your-topic#BeInspired #HistoricalBooks #Interviews #WriteBetterNonfiction #AuthorSpotlight
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Why You Shouldn’t Give Up
Author Ande Pliego shares success stories that would've never happened without persistence and why writers shouldn't give up.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/why-you-shouldnt-give-up#BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #GiveUp #KeepWriting
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This Will Make a Great Documentary
Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, write about someone or something that would be a great documentary.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/this-will-make-a-great-documentary#BeInspired #CreativeWritingPrompts #PhotoPrompts #WritingPrompts #creativewritingprompt
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Véronique Darwin: This Is My Dream, and I’m Living It
In this interview, author Véronique Darwin discusses the importance of connection with her interconnected short story collection, Mom Camp.
The post Véronique Darwin: This Is My Dream, and I’m Living It appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/veronique-darwin-this-is-my-dream-and-im-living-it#BeInspired #Interviews #ShortStory #WriteBetterFiction #AuthorSpotlight
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Writing Well Past 70—and Loving It
Author Jay Neugeboren shares how he's writing well past 70 (in fact, closing in on 90) with a new title and several more books in process.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/writing-well-past-70-and-loving-it#BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #KeepWriting #productivity
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Future Flash
Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, write about an instant camera that shows glimpses of the future.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/future-flash#BeInspired #CreativeWritingPrompts #PhotoPrompts #WritingPrompts #creativewritingprompt
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Sleep Deprivation and Creativity: Why Writers Need Rest to Write Well
Deanna Martinez-Bey dives into sleep deprivation and creativity, and why writers absolutely need rest to write well.
The post Sleep Deprivation and Creativity: Why Writers Need Rest to Write Well appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/sleep-deprivation-and-creativity-why-writers-need-rest-to-write-well#BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #creativity #HealthyHabits
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Breaking In: March/April 2026
Debut authors: How they did it, what they learned, and why you can do it, too.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/breaking-in-march-april-2026#BeInspired #BreakingInWritersDigest #FromtheMagazine #GetPublished #Interviews
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How to Read Your Work Aloud: Writer’s Digest 6th Annual Personal Essay Awards Winner
Congratulations to Sonja Livingston, Grand Prize winner of the 6th Annual Writer’s Digest Personal Essay Awards. Here’s her winning essay, “How to Read Your Work Aloud: A Ten Point List.”
The post How to Read Your Work Aloud: Writer’s Digest 6th Annual Personal Essay Awards Winner appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/writers-digest-6th-annual-personal-essay-awards-winner#BeInspired #FromtheMagazine #FromtheWinners #PersonalEssay #PersonalEssays
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Allison Winn Scotch: Remove Your Ego From the Process Entirely
In this interview, author Allison Winn Scotch discusses utilizing writing approaches from different genres for her new novel, The Insomniacs.
The post Allison Winn Scotch: Remove Your Ego From the Process Entirely appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/allison-winn-scotch-remove-your-ego-from-the-process-entirely#BeInspired #Interviews #WriteBetterFiction #AuthorSpotlight #AuthorSpotlightSeries
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Your Story #142
Write the opening line to a story based on the photo prompt below. (One sentence only.) You can be poignant, funny, witty, etc.; it is, after all, your story.
The post Your Story #142 appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/your-story-142#BeInspired #FromtheMagazine #WDCompetitions #YourStory #YourStoryCompetition
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Get Started Right Writing Task: 011
Get each week started on the right foot with Get Started Right Writing Tasks. For this week’s task, check in on your writing goals.
The post Get Started Right Writing Task: 011 appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/get-started-right-writing-task-011#BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #GetStartedRightWritingTasks #writinggoals
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We Are Our Art, and Our Art Is Us
Author Zara Marielle discusses how, as writers, we are our art, and our art is us, and how what we write is never random.
The post We Are Our Art, and Our Art Is Us appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/we-are-our-art-and-our-art-is-us#BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #artandwriting #Influences
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18 Tips to Keep the Words Flowing
Award-winning author Nick Petrie shares 18 tips to keep the words flowing that he's developed over the course of writing several novels.
The post 18 Tips to Keep the Words Flowing appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/18-tips-to-keep-the-words-flowing#BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #finishingyournovel #KeepWriting
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Collaborating With Your Reader
How to create the scaffolding readers need to enter your story.
The post Collaborating With Your Reader appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/collaborating-with-your-reader#BeInspired #FromtheMagazine #WriteBetterFiction #WritingTechniques #ShowOrTell
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2026 Get Started Right Writing Challenge: Day 2
Get your writing started right in 2026 with the Get Started Right Writing Challenge. The second day involves actually writing.
The post 2026 Get Started Right Writing Challenge: Day 2 appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/2026-get-started-right-writing-challenge-day-2#BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #2026GetStartedRightWritingChallenge #firstdraft
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2026 Get Started Right Writing Challenge: Day 2
Get your writing started right in 2026 with the Get Started Right Writing Challenge. The second day involves actually writing.
The post 2026 Get Started Right Writing Challenge: Day 2 appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/2026-get-started-right-writing-challenge-day-2#BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #2026GetStartedRightWritingChallenge #firstdraft
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2026 Get Started Right Writing Challenge: Day 2
Get your writing started right in 2026 with the Get Started Right Writing Challenge. The second day involves actually writing.
The post 2026 Get Started Right Writing Challenge: Day 2 appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/2026-get-started-right-writing-challenge-day-2#BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #2026GetStartedRightWritingChallenge #firstdraft
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2026 Get Started Right Writing Challenge: Day 2
Get your writing started right in 2026 with the Get Started Right Writing Challenge. The second day involves actually writing.
The post 2026 Get Started Right Writing Challenge: Day 2 appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/2026-get-started-right-writing-challenge-day-2#BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #2026GetStartedRightWritingChallenge #firstdraft
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Last-Minute Gift Guide From the Editors of Writer’s Digest
Whether you're late or right on time, the editors of Writer's Digest share their book gift guide for readers of all types.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/last-minute-gift-guide-from-the-editors-of-writers-digest#BeInspired #BookRecommendations #TheWritersLife #BookList #BookRecs
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Managing Writer’s Block: How to Break Through With Positive Self-Talk and Affirmations
Deanna Martinez-Bey breaks down what frequently causes writer's block and offers ways to break through to a more creative practice.
https://www.writersdigest.com/managing-writers-block-how-to-break-through-with-positive-self-talk-and-affirmations#BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #creativity #firstdraft
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Managing Writer’s Block: How to Break Through With Positive Self-Talk and Affirmations
Deanna Martinez-Bey breaks down what frequently causes writer's block and offers ways to break through to a more creative practice.
https://www.writersdigest.com/managing-writers-block-how-to-break-through-with-positive-self-talk-and-affirmations#BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #creativity #firstdraft
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Managing Writer’s Block: How to Break Through With Positive Self-Talk and Affirmations
Deanna Martinez-Bey breaks down what frequently causes writer's block and offers ways to break through to a more creative practice.
https://www.writersdigest.com/managing-writers-block-how-to-break-through-with-positive-self-talk-and-affirmations#BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #creativity #firstdraft
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Managing Writer’s Block: How to Break Through With Positive Self-Talk and Affirmations
Deanna Martinez-Bey breaks down what frequently causes writer's block and offers ways to break through to a more creative practice.
https://www.writersdigest.com/managing-writers-block-how-to-break-through-with-positive-self-talk-and-affirmations#BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #creativity #firstdraft
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Something Bigger: Turning My One Direction Fan Fiction Into My Debut Young Adult Novel
Author Abbie Harlow shares her experience of turning her One Direction fan fiction into her debut young adult novel.
https://www.writersdigest.com/something-bigger-turning-my-one-direction-fan-fiction-into-my-debut-novel#BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #debutauthor #DebutBook
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Your Story #138
Write a drabble—a short story of exactly 100 words—based on the photo prompt below. You can be funny, poignant, witty, etc.; it is, after all, your story.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/your-story-138#BeInspired #FromtheMagazine #WDCompetitions #YourStory #competitionscontests
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How Being the Grandson of Literary Legend J.R.R. Tolkien Has Affected My Writing Career
Author Simon Tolkien discusses how being the grandson of literary legend J.R.R. Tolkien has affected his own writing career.
https://www.writersdigest.com/how-being-the-grandson-of-literary-legend-j-r-r-tolkien-has-affected-my-writing-career#BeInspired #TheWritersLife #FinishingFirstDraft #Influences #Tolkien
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Your Story #137
Write a short story of 650 words or fewer based on the photo prompt. You can be poignant, funny, witty, etc.; it is, after all, your story.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/your-story-137#BeInspired #FromtheMagazine #WDCompetitions #WritingPrompts #YourStory
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Your Story #136
Write the opening line to a story based on the photo prompt. You can be poignant, funny, witty, etc.; it is, after all, your story.
The post Your Story #136 appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/your-story-136-2#BeInspired #FromtheMagazine #WDCompetitions #YourStory #YourStoryCompetition
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Keep Writing Despite the Naysayers
Marion Lougheed shares why you should continue writing despite the naysayers, including five common naysayer misconceptions.
The post Keep Writing Despite the Naysayers appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/keep-writing-despite-the-naysayers#BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #JustWrite #KeepWriting
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How to Keep Writing When You’re Stuck and Your Usual Process Is Failing You
Author Nicole S. Palmer shares seven ways for writers to keep writing even when they're stuck with their usual writing processes.
https://www.writersdigest.com/how-to-keep-writing-when-youre-stuck-and-your-usual-process-is-failing-you#BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #HealthyHabits #KeepWriting
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Your Story #136
Write the opening line to a story based on the photo prompt below. (One sentence only.) You can be poignant, funny, witty, etc.; it is, after all, your story.
The post Your Story #136 appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/your-story-136#BeInspired #FromtheMagazine #WDCompetitions #YourStory #FromTheMagazine
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Tess Sharpe: On Switching Between Thriller and RomanceAuthor Tess Sharpe discusses the original inspiration for her new YA romance, 6 Times We Almost Kissed (And One Time We...
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5 Changes I’m Making to My Writing Process This YearEditor Michael Woodson reflects on past writing ups and downs and lists five changes he's making to his writing process this...
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