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Writer's Digest

May/June 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

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CONTRIBUTORS

Beginning From the Middle • By starting a story in the midst of action, writers can hook readers with a literary technique as old as the Greek epics.

Writing for Myself

Inside Man • Bestselling author T.J. English has a talent for teasing information out of traditionally tight-lipped sources.

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

The Bold Identity • WD’s 5th Annual Self-Published e-Book Awards winner illustrates the value of connecting with your audience.

ON THE RECORD

Worth a Thousand Words

Bob Hostetler • THE STEVE LAUBE AGENCY

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

ALPHA-BLOG SOUP • Blogging your way to an author platform—even before your book is done—is easy as A, B, C.

SECRETS TO CYBER SUCCESS • Online literary magazines present a lucrative opportunity to earn publishing credits. Learn why—and how—a web-based journal could be the ideal outlet for your work.

THE ATTENTION DEFICIT • The lure of Facebook and Twitter can prove disastrous for a writer’s productivity. Next time the social media sirens call, use these pointers to lash yourself to the mast of your manuscript.

THE 20TH ANNUAL BEST WEBSITES FOR WRITERS

BEYOND THE 101: THE WRITER’S DIGEST FAMILY OF SITES

TURN UP THE VOLUME.

ERIC SMITH & CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIPS

BETH PHELAN & #DVPIT

PENNY MOORE & LITERARY AGENTS OF COLOR

FAMILY PLOT • The winner of the 13TH ANNUAL WRITER’S DIGEST POPULAR FICTION AWARDS combined her criminology background with her family devotion to write the perfect crime.

THE WINNER’S SPOTLIGHT: AMI CAMERON

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

First Things First • THE CHALLENGE: Write the opening line to a story based on the photo prompt below.

ENTER YOUR STORY • THE CHALLENGE: Write the first line (one sentence only, 25 words or fewer) to a story based on the photo prompt below. You can be funny, poignant, witty, etc.; it is, after all, your story.

START YOUR STORY WITH DIALOGUE

IMPROVE CHARACTERS’ CONVERSATIONS

STANDOUT MARKETS • An exclusive look inside the markets that can help you make your mark.

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

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

Speak Up

CONTRIBUTORS

Beginning From the Middle • By starting a story in the midst of action, writers can hook readers with a literary technique as old as the Greek epics.

Writing for Myself

Inside Man • Bestselling author T.J. English has a talent for teasing information out of traditionally tight-lipped sources.

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

The Bold Identity • WD’s 5th Annual Self-Published e-Book Awards winner illustrates the value of connecting with your audience.

ON THE RECORD

Worth a Thousand Words

Bob Hostetler • THE STEVE LAUBE AGENCY

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

ALPHA-BLOG SOUP • Blogging your way to an author platform—even before your book is done—is easy as A, B, C.

SECRETS TO CYBER SUCCESS • Online literary magazines present a lucrative opportunity to earn publishing credits. Learn why—and how—a web-based journal could be the ideal outlet for your work.

THE ATTENTION DEFICIT • The lure of Facebook and Twitter can prove disastrous for a writer’s productivity. Next time the social media sirens call, use these pointers to lash yourself to the mast of your manuscript.

THE 20TH ANNUAL BEST WEBSITES FOR WRITERS

BEYOND THE 101: THE WRITER’S DIGEST FAMILY OF SITES

TURN UP THE VOLUME.

ERIC SMITH & CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIPS

BETH PHELAN & #DVPIT

PENNY MOORE & LITERARY AGENTS OF COLOR

FAMILY PLOT • The winner of the 13TH ANNUAL WRITER’S DIGEST POPULAR FICTION AWARDS combined her criminology background with her family devotion to write the perfect crime.

THE WINNER’S SPOTLIGHT: AMI CAMERON

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

First Things First • THE CHALLENGE: Write the opening line to a story based on the photo prompt below.

ENTER YOUR STORY • THE CHALLENGE: Write the first line (one sentence only, 25 words or fewer) to a story based on the photo prompt below. You can be funny, poignant, witty, etc.; it is, after all, your story.

START YOUR STORY WITH DIALOGUE

IMPROVE CHARACTERS’ CONVERSATIONS

STANDOUT MARKETS • An exclusive look inside the markets that can help you make your mark.

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

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


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