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How to Adapt a Novel Into a Screenplay
More than half of what we see in the theaters or watch on TV are adapted from books, graphic novels, video games, and more. Which begs the question: What makes an adaptation good? Is it being 100% faithful to the source material? Is it maki
Writing Advice For 2024
New year, new goals! With the start of the new year, people across the world have stated new resolutions and goals for themselves. Writers are no different, and often we set lofty goals at the start of the year in the hopes that they come t
How to Write a Dramedy (with Byron Lane)
How to write a dramedy is more than simply mixing jokes with the tear-jerking moments. Combining comedy and drama is a tight-rope act that, if done wrong, can lead to tonal disparity within your story. But done right and you'll have your re
How to Self-Edit Your Novel (with Tiffany Yates Martin)
Do you know how to self-edit your novel? If your answer is "no," you're not alone. While creative writers know a thing or two about building worlds and imagination, self-editing our work—and editing in general—is an art form we don't spend
Combining Genres to Keep Readers Guessing
Writers: curious about how to combine genres? Want to know what it's like to incorporate elements of mystery, science fiction, espionage, and romance? Look no further than the curious mind of author Rob Hart. In this interview with Writer's
AI Stole My Name: A Chat with Jane Friedman
AI has infiltrated the creative process, with ChatGPT and other platforms making writing "easier." But the sinister side of this technology has led artificial intelligence down the road of plagiarism, and even identity theft—stealing the li
How to Misdirect Your Readers: A Conversation with Lydia Kiesling
You ever have that experience reading a book where you think it's about one thing, and then slowly it starts to reveal that it's actually about something else? We call this "misdirection," a narrative device that allows writers to write the
Why You Should Attend the Annual Writing Conference
Every summer, the Writer's Digest team heads to New York City for the Annual Writing Conference—three full days of writing advice, keynote sessions, and more (including an opportunity to pitch your story to agents!) Here, editor-in-chief Am
Fan Fiction and Retellings
What is fan fiction? Is there a difference between fan fiction, retellings, and reimaginings? What makes us categorize them as being similar? In the latest episode of "Writer's Digest Presents," the WD editors tackle this topic by talking a
Writing Charismatic Villains: In Conversation with Cherie Dimaline
In our latest book club discussion, editor-in-chief Amy Jones and content editor Michael Woodson sit down for a chat with author Cherie Dimaline about her newest novel, VenCo. Listen as they discuss witchy women, charismatic consumerism, an
Why Writers Should Read Romance
Editor-in-chief Amy Jones, senior editor Robert Lee Brewer, and content editor Michael Woodson sit down with Writer's Digest University's content director Sarah Hall to discuss romance novels. Why do we love romance novels, and why should a
How To Define Success as a Writer
How do you define success as a writer? Is it the finished, published novel on bookshelves? The story in a literary journal? Writing a sentence a day? Success can take many forms throughout the writing process. In this premiere episode of se
Writer's Digest Presents: 2022 In Review
It's the end of our first season of "Writer's Digest Presents," and the editors of Writer's Digest sit down to reflect on the year—from favorite projects to favorite books, and more!
Writer's Digest Presents: THE WEIGHT OF BLOOD Book Club with Tiffany D. Jackson
In the second installment of Writer's Digest's official book club, we read The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson. Here, Tiffany sits down for a book club chat with editor-in-chief Amy Jones, managing editor Moriah Richard, and content e
Writer's Digest Presents: Working With Literary Agents
What's a literary agent, and how do you know that you've found the right literary agent for you? In this episode of "Writer's Digest Presents," the editors of Writer's Digest sit down to discuss all things literary agents—from what to look
Writer's Digest Presents: Writing Communities
In this episode of "Writer's Digest Presents," we're discussing writing communities. Editor-in-Chief Amy Jones leads a roundtable discussion with Senior Editor Robert Lee Brewer, Managing Editor Moriah Richard, and Content Editor Michael Wo
Writer's Digest Annual Conference!
We're so excited to tell you about our Annual Writing Conference, this July 28-31, 2022 in New York City! Listen as Content Editor Michael Woodson tells you about what you can expect at this year's conference, and why we hope to see you the
Writer's Digest Presents: Vacation Reads
School is out and the sun is high: it's time to take to the road and to bring our vacation reads with us! In this episode, the editors chat about the concept of vacation reads, how we choose what books to bring with us on vacation, and more
Writer's Digest Presents: World-Building
In this episode of "Writer's Digest Presents," take a look at how world-building impacts your storytelling! Featuring an editorial roundtable discussion, plus managing editor Moriah Richard sits down with author Whitney Hill, and Senior Edi
Writer's Digest Presents: National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month, and in this episode of "Writer's Digest Presents," we tackle all things poetry! Senior Editor Robert Lee Brewer leads the editorial team in a discussion about poetry in their lives, how it impacts their own w
Writer's Digest Presents: Debut Authors
What makes a debut book memorable enough to dive into the author's later work? In our third episode of "Writer's Digest Presents," the WD team talks all about their favorite debut books, chats with debut authors, and more! Featuring: Editor
Writer's Digest Presents: Flash Writing
February is Flash Fiction Month at WD, and this episode is all about short and flash fiction, nonfiction, and more! Featuring: —Editors roundtable with Editor-In-Chief Amy Jones, Senior Editor Robert Lee Brewer, Managing Editor Moriah Richa
Writer's Digest Presents: Beginnings
Welcome to Writer's Digest Presents, a monthly podcast of writers helping writers, brought to you by the editors at Writer's Digest! Catch us every third Tuesday of the month with roundtable discussions, author interviews, tips and techniqu
