Writer's Digest

Writer's Digest magazine is a comprehensive source of writing instruction for writers. Each issue provides advice and insider tips on writing and selling fiction, nonfiction, poetry and scripts.

Writer's Digest

2024 YEAR IN REVIEW • Publishing expert Jane Friedman recaps the biggest publishing news of 2024.

THE ART OF PEOPLE-WATCHING • Advice for how observation can help you put people on the page.

HONE THESE CRUCIAL CONTENT-EDITING SKILLS: POV AND SETTING

KILL WITH YOUR CRITIQUE … THE GOOD WAY • You can offer serious, honest feedback without crushing a writer’s soul.

HOW MUCH SHOULD I CHARGE? • Pay Rate Chart for Freelancers

PARTICIPATING GROUPS • Many individuals and groups helped participate in compiling the information for the pay rate chart below. Here are a few of the groups:

TANTALIZING TITLES • Want a headline that stands out? The answer is in your essay.

MILKING THE COW, PART 1 • Making the Most From Every Article Idea

MILKING THE COW, PART 2 • Pulling It All Together

THEMATIC WRITING • How to use symbols and allegory to add richness and depth to your writing.

THE BIG REVEAL • Write a compelling story by understanding when and how to reveal crucial information to readers for maximum impact.

ANCHORING CHARACTERS IN A SERIES • Seven techniques for writing a series-sustainable character.

TURNING REAL PEOPLE INTO CHARACTERS IS AN ACT OF TRANSLATION • On balancing truth and subjectivity when writing about the self and others in memoir.

THE 26TH ANNUAL 101 BEST WEBSITES FOR WRITERS

THE WRITER’S DIGEST COMMUNITY OF WEBSITES • Writer’s Digest maintains a collection of websites to serve your writing needs. Be sure to visit us at these places.

100 BEST MARKETS FOR WRITERS • A list of print and online publications looking for freelancers to contribute their knowledge on everything from pet care to finance and beyond.

WRITER'S DIGEST TUTORIALS • Writing instruction on demand! More than 400 videos from industry professionals on everything from improving your craft to getting published.

HOW WRITING SOFTWARE CAN HELP YOUR CRAFT • Two writing programs offer unique ways for writers to organize their creative process.

ANALYZING AGENT RESPONSES

YOU GOT THE OFFER—SHOULD YOU SIGN?

DEMYSTIFYING THE AUTHOR WEBSITE

REACH OUT TO READERS: AUTHOR NEWSLETTERS 101

WRITE IT OUT • Writing prompts to boost your creativity.