Month: February 2025

Before I began writing, I imagined every writer began at the beginning and laid down the tracks of their story

Writing can be a gratifying and creative process but can also be demanding. Deadlines, creative blocks, hours upon hours of

If anyone asks me, “What’s the most important story you’ve covered as a journalist?” I’d quickly answer, “That’s easy, it

Emily J. Smith is a writer and tech professional based in Brooklyn. She has led teams at top tech companies

For today’s prompt, write about the day the world was supposed to end. (Note: If your story gets flagged for

See all the winners here! Irene Te always knew she wanted to self-publish her YA romance novel, This Place Is

Congratulations to all the winners of the 32nd Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards! Read an interview with the Grand

Mallory O’Meara is the award winning and bestselling historian and writer of The Lady from the Black Lagoon, Girly Drinks,

For this week’s prompt, write a home poem. A person could be going home, leaving home, or staying home. Some

For today’s prompt, outline someone’s personal hell. (Note: If your story gets flagged for review, be patient—we will be releasing