When should writers edit their work? As they write? Afterward? And should they put a lot of effort into it before submitting it? We dive into these questions here. Disclaimer: I’m a writer. I know what it feels like when someone tells me ...
Beat writer’s block with these 10 tips, supported by scientific studies, from Estelle Erasmus’s article from the September 2019 issue of Writer’s Digest. You heard that correctly—there is a cure for writer’s block, according to sc...
In celebration of her birthday, here are nine Virginia Woolf quotes about writing, writers, and reading, pulled from two of her most well-known works, Orlando and A Room of One’s Own. While searching for these nine Virginia Woolf quotes...
How much should writers charge per word or per project? How can they figure out the correct rates to charge clients? We look at these questions here. Recently, I saw a job posting for freelancers “with initiative” to curate content on s...
To celebrate the release of his new book about writing, here are 8 Chuck Palahniuk quotes about writing from his 2007 interview with Writer’s Digest. This week marks the release of Chuck Palahniuk’s newest book, Consider This: Moments i...
In this post, learn how to write a mystery novel from beginning to end, including developing a fascinating premise, ways villains justify crimes, writing a mystery series, and more. Whether you want to write about a missing jewel or murdere...
Where will writers like you be needed and appreciated most as society progresses? Isaac Asimov — bestseller, futurist, and soothsayer — points the way in this essay from the May 1986 issue of Writer’s Digest. By Isaac Asimov Writer’...
Should writers have a website? Why or why not? We take a closer look. There are a few “business of writing” questions I’m frequently asked via email and at live events, including whether writers should use social media or if authors s...
Children’s Writer’s and Illustrator’s Market 2020 editor Amy Jones announces the publication of the 32nd annual edition. The 32nd annual edition of Children’s Writer’s and Illustrator’s Market 2020 is now available! This was my ...
When and how should writers negotiate better terms? We look at when it’s appropriate for writers to negotiate and how they should do it. After 20 years as an editor of the Writer’s Market Books, I feel very confident in telling writers ...