"I can't find any editors of color." Guess what, #writers! Nearly 500 editors, proofreaders, and sensitivity readers of color in the U.S. or Canada are in my #EditorsOfColor Database: editorsofcolor.com/database/. Named 101 Best Websites by #WritersDigest in 2023.
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Database - Editors of Color
Tools for Diversifying Your Staff and Sources
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"I can't find any editors of color." Guess what, #writers! Nearly 500 editors, proofreaders, and sensitivity readers of color in the U.S. or Canada are in my #EditorsOfColor Database: editorsofcolor.com/database/. Named 101 Best Websites by #WritersDigest in 2023.
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"10 Tips for Building a Realistic and Vibrant Fictional World" by @NaliniSingh via @WritersDigest #amwriting #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writingadvice #writingtips
10 Tips for Building a Realistic and Vibrant Fictional World
World-building of any kind can seem like a daunting task. Here, author Nalini Singh shares 10 tips for building a realistic and vibrant fictional world.
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It's Great to Suck at Writing
Author Karen Rinaldi sucks at surfing, but she continues to dedicate hours to it anyway, and she explains why we should also be okay with failure in many forms—even our writing.
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August 3, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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June 18, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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January 25, 2024 at 6:39 PM
New on Only Picture Books: I'm sharing highlights & Q&A from my "Unlocking the WOW Factor: Elevating Nonfiction Picture Books" session at @WritersDigest Conference!
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July 28, 2025 at 10:57 PM
New on Only Picture Books: I'm sharing highlights & Q&A from my "Unlocking the WOW Factor: Elevating Nonfiction Picture Books" session at @WritersDigest Conference!
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What goes on your book's copyright page
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What goes on your book’s copyright page
When self-publishing your book, you’ll need a copyright page. The copyright page lists important information about your book for libraries, academicians and book distributors. For a lot …
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What goes on your book's copyright page
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I write sometimes...the @WritersDigest
prompt for #AprilPAD, to write a 'friend' poem, became a reference to the famous Shenmue line! #LetsGetShenmue4 docs.google.com/document/d/e...
prompt for #AprilPAD, to write a 'friend' poem, became a reference to the famous Shenmue line! #LetsGetShenmue4 docs.google.com/document/d/e...
April 4, 2026 at 8:55 AM
I write sometimes...the @WritersDigest
prompt for #AprilPAD, to write a 'friend' poem, became a reference to the famous Shenmue line! #LetsGetShenmue4 docs.google.com/document/d/e...
prompt for #AprilPAD, to write a 'friend' poem, became a reference to the famous Shenmue line! #LetsGetShenmue4 docs.google.com/document/d/e...
Storytelling 101 Quick Read Series: Guidebooks for Writing, Self-publishing, and Promoting Your Book
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July 25, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Storytelling 101 Quick Read Series: Guidebooks for Writing, Self-publishing, and Promoting Your Book
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"Using Facts As the Base of Science Fiction" by William R. Leibowitz @MiracleManBook | @WritersDigest #amwriting #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writingadvice #writingtips www.writersdigest.com/write-better...
July 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM
"Using Facts As the Base of Science Fiction" by William R. Leibowitz @MiracleManBook | @WritersDigest #amwriting #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writingadvice #writingtips www.writersdigest.com/write-better...
Sent my submission to the Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Award today. After seven years of research and heart, this book is finally out in the world. Entering more contests now. Wish me luck!
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March 9, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Sent my submission to the Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Award today. After seven years of research and heart, this book is finally out in the world. Entering more contests now. Wish me luck!
#ASafePlace #SelfPub #WritersDigest #BookAward
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"The New Greek Mythology and Writing Retellings" by Annie Sullivan via @WritersDigest #amwriting #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writingadvice #writingtips
The New Greek Mythology and Writing Retellings
Author Annie Sullivan delivers expert advice on how writers should handle making myth new and intriguing for readers.
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September 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM
"The New Greek Mythology and Writing Retellings" by Annie Sullivan via @WritersDigest #amwriting #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writingadvice #writingtips
Happy pub day to me!
At @WritersDigest, I talk about 2 books that, over many years, planted the seeds for All Thus Can Be True):
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At @WritersDigest, I talk about 2 books that, over many years, planted the seeds for All Thus Can Be True):
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Her Kind: A Writer's Personal Comps
Author Jen Michalski shares her difficulty with writing comps for her novel and discusses books that elicited a response.
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June 3, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Happy pub day to me!
At @WritersDigest, I talk about 2 books that, over many years, planted the seeds for All Thus Can Be True):
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At @WritersDigest, I talk about 2 books that, over many years, planted the seeds for All Thus Can Be True):
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This year my poem “The Journey” was recognized by Writer’s Digest as a top 20 finalist in its annual poetry competition from among nearly 1000 international entries. The poem is a magical realism take on the Middle Passage leg of the Atlantic slave triangle. What a tremendous honor! #writersdigest
December 10, 2024 at 4:19 AM
This year my poem “The Journey” was recognized by Writer’s Digest as a top 20 finalist in its annual poetry competition from among nearly 1000 international entries. The poem is a magical realism take on the Middle Passage leg of the Atlantic slave triangle. What a tremendous honor! #writersdigest
"The 3 Questions That Will Solve Every “Plot Problem” You’ll Ever Have" by Steven James | @WritersDigest #amwriting #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writingadvice #writingtips www.writersdigest.com/write-better...
August 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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"On Writing the Medical Mystery" by Dr. Cristina LePort via @WritersDigest #amwriting #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writingadvice #writingtips
Dr. Cristina LePort: On Writing the Medical Mystery
Medical professional and author Dr. Cristina LePort discusses combining her two passions to write her new medical thriller novel, Dissection.
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September 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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June 17, 2025 at 11:28 PM
"Ayana Gray: Take Advantage of Your Local Library" by @RobertLeeBrewer via @WritersDigest #amwriting #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writingadvice #writingtips
Ayana Gray: Take Advantage of Your Local Library
In this interview, New York Times-bestselling author Ayana Gray discusses reimagining Greek mythology with her new novel, I, Medusa.
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June 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM
"Ayana Gray: Take Advantage of Your Local Library" by @RobertLeeBrewer via @WritersDigest #amwriting #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writingadvice #writingtips
Delighted to have an article in @writersdigest today, with the provocative title “Don’t Shoot: Why I Don’t Believe in Chekhov’s Gun.”
I hope you’ll check it out.
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I hope you’ll check it out.
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Don't Shoot: Why I Don't Believe in Chekhov's Gun
Award-winning author Andrew K. Clark discusses Chekhov's Gun (as well as other writing rules) and why it's OK to ignore it.
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September 17, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Delighted to have an article in @writersdigest today, with the provocative title “Don’t Shoot: Why I Don’t Believe in Chekhov’s Gun.”
I hope you’ll check it out.
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I hope you’ll check it out.
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"Co-writing a Serial Novel" by Dan Koboldt | @WritersDigest #amwriting #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writingadvice #writingtips www.writersdigest.com/ write-better-fiction/co-writing-a-serial-novel
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June 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM
"Co-writing a Serial Novel" by Dan Koboldt | @WritersDigest #amwriting #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writingadvice #writingtips www.writersdigest.com/ write-better-fiction/co-writing-a-serial-novel
"Why You Should Beware Homophones" by Audrey Wick @WickWrites via @WritersDigest #amwriting #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writingadvice #writingtips
Why You Should Beware Homophones
Mistaking a word for a similar one is not an uncommon mistake, but an important one to catch when editing your work. Here, Audrey Wick shares why you should beware homophones and shares a homophone-catching test to practice with.
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May 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM
"Why You Should Beware Homophones" by Audrey Wick @WickWrites via @WritersDigest #amwriting #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writingadvice #writingtips
WOW! So humbled @writersdigest.bsky.social...thank you!
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August 15, 2024 at 4:59 PM
WOW! So humbled @writersdigest.bsky.social...thank you!
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"12 Most Popular Grammar Questions and Answers on WritersDigest.com" by @RobertLeeBrewer via @WritersDigest #amwriting #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writingadvice #writingtips
12 Most Popular Grammar Questions and Answers on WritersDigest.com
Today is National Grammar Day, and I think the best way to celebrate is to share the 12 most popular grammar questions and answers on WritersDigest.com. (Thanks to former editor...
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May 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM
"12 Most Popular Grammar Questions and Answers on WritersDigest.com" by @RobertLeeBrewer via @WritersDigest #amwriting #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writingadvice #writingtips
Podcast: Never Be Afraid to Write What You Believe
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November 30, 2024 at 4:47 PM
Podcast: Never Be Afraid to Write What You Believe
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