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Writer's Digest

Oct 01 2018
Magazine

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.

Right Now at WritersDigest.com

PLUS: Quench your curiosity with daily articles on WritersDigest.com!

Moment of Zen

CONTRIBUTORS

inkwell State of Wonder • Wonderbook author Jeff VanderMeer imparts his best tips for cultivating creativity from the world around you.

Poetic Asides • No matter what you write, a bit of poetic license can be a valuable asset to any writer’s arsenal.

Tell Me a Story

Caption Obvious • A professional cartoonist gets serious about finding just the right words for hilarious panel descriptions.

GETTING STARTED WITH PATREON

Fund Your Writing With Patreon • The website offers creatives a more sustainable model for crowdfunding—ongoing micro-payments from interested benefactors.

Caroline Eisenmann • FRANCES GOLDIN LITERARY AGENCY

BREAKING IN • Debut authors: How they did it, what they learned and why you can do it, too.

Search Party • Our annual agent feature is back, with full profiles of 35 reps seeking new clients now.

• • • SPEAK THE LINGO • • •

FIND YOUR UNIQUE SELLING PROPOSITION

Seeking Thrills • We asked 6 agents hungry for thrillers to share their thoughts on the state of the genre, what’s trending and what’s in store for the future. As you dive in, remember these reps are currently seeking new writers! Think you match up? Flip back a few pages (“Search Party,” Page 22) and send them a query—while the trail is still hot.

MEET THE AGENT ROUNDTABLE

Taming the synopsis • The prospect of condensing a novel into a synopsis can intimidate even the most seasoned writers. But when approached one step at a time, this fearsome beast can become a trusted companion on your publishing journey.

WHAT ABOUT OUTLINES?

THE WD INTERVIEW Curtis Sittenfeld • The bestselling Eligible author explains how her characters keep it “real,” and why plumbing the awkward and uncomfortable can lead to the richest social commentary.

GRAND FINALE • A powerful, unexpected ending will leave readers hungry for your next novel. Consider the following techniques to help your story resonate long past the last page.

Think It Through • Whichever approach you take in crafting your ending, take into account these important considerations that will help frame your final pages.

FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK • A literary agent’s mostly serious answers to your mostly serious questions.

Monster on the Hill • THE CHALLENGE: Write a short story of 650 words or fewer based on the photo below.

ENTER YOUR STORY • WRITE A SHORT STORY of 650 words or fewer based on the photo prompt below. You can be poignant, funny, witty, etc.; it is, after all, your story.

Pacing & Action • PUT YOU THROUGH THE PACES

Time It Right

TRICKS TO AMP UP SCENES

Play With Pacing

TAKE TWO • Lessons from the world of screenwriting to inform, inspire and incite action!

CONFERENCE SCENE • Events to advance your craft, connections and career.

Great Expectations

CONFERENCE GUIDE

CONFERENCE GUIDE

POTPOURRI FOR THE PEN • An aromatic blend of writerly diversions.


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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.

Right Now at WritersDigest.com

PLUS: Quench your curiosity with daily articles on WritersDigest.com!

Moment of Zen

CONTRIBUTORS

inkwell State of Wonder • Wonderbook author Jeff VanderMeer imparts his best tips for cultivating creativity from the world around you.

Poetic Asides • No matter what you write, a bit of poetic license can be a valuable asset to any writer’s arsenal.

Tell Me a Story

Caption Obvious • A professional cartoonist gets serious about finding just the right words for hilarious panel descriptions.

GETTING STARTED WITH PATREON

Fund Your Writing With Patreon • The website offers creatives a more sustainable model for crowdfunding—ongoing micro-payments from interested benefactors.

Caroline Eisenmann • FRANCES GOLDIN LITERARY AGENCY

BREAKING IN • Debut authors: How they did it, what they learned and why you can do it, too.

Search Party • Our annual agent feature is back, with full profiles of 35 reps seeking new clients now.

• • • SPEAK THE LINGO • • •

FIND YOUR UNIQUE SELLING PROPOSITION

Seeking Thrills • We asked 6 agents hungry for thrillers to share their thoughts on the state of the genre, what’s trending and what’s in store for the future. As you dive in, remember these reps are currently seeking new writers! Think you match up? Flip back a few pages (“Search Party,” Page 22) and send them a query—while the trail is still hot.

MEET THE AGENT ROUNDTABLE

Taming the synopsis • The prospect of condensing a novel into a synopsis can intimidate even the most seasoned writers. But when approached one step at a time, this fearsome beast can become a trusted companion on your publishing journey.

WHAT ABOUT OUTLINES?

THE WD INTERVIEW Curtis Sittenfeld • The bestselling Eligible author explains how her characters keep it “real,” and why plumbing the awkward and uncomfortable can lead to the richest social commentary.

GRAND FINALE • A powerful, unexpected ending will leave readers hungry for your next novel. Consider the following techniques to help your story resonate long past the last page.

Think It Through • Whichever approach you take in crafting your ending, take into account these important considerations that will help frame your final pages.

FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK • A literary agent’s mostly serious answers to your mostly serious questions.

Monster on the Hill • THE CHALLENGE: Write a short story of 650 words or fewer based on the photo below.

ENTER YOUR STORY • WRITE A SHORT STORY of 650 words or fewer based on the photo prompt below. You can be poignant, funny, witty, etc.; it is, after all, your story.

Pacing & Action • PUT YOU THROUGH THE PACES

Time It Right

TRICKS TO AMP UP SCENES

Play With Pacing

TAKE TWO • Lessons from the world of screenwriting to inform, inspire and incite action!

CONFERENCE SCENE • Events to advance your craft, connections and career.

Great Expectations

CONFERENCE GUIDE

CONFERENCE GUIDE

POTPOURRI FOR THE PEN • An aromatic blend of writerly diversions.


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