By Element

The Unexpected: Irony and the Short Story

How to Use Point of View and Voice to Shape Compelling Stories

From Self to Universe: Building Character Relationships

Editing and Revising Your Romance Novel

Point of View: Special Issues for the Mystery and Thriller Writer

Realistic Action in Novels

Point of View: Whose Story is This, Anyway?

Rarefied Atmosphere: Crafting a Unique Sense of Place Part 1: What it Feels Like

World Building: The Art of Including Era and Place in Your Writing, Part 2

A Rough Draft is Better Than No Draft at All

How to Use Scene Types to Write a Page-Turning Plot

4 Steps to Creating a Premise that Delivers What the Reader's Brain is Wired to Crave

Three Secrets of the Greats: Structure Your Story for Ultimate Reader Addiction

6 Keys to Successful Prologues

Writer's Digest March/April 2012 (PDF)

Writer's Digest July/August 2009 (PDF)

Writer's Digest March/April 2018 Digital Edition

Living Dialog: Bring Your Characters' Words to Life, Part Two: The Art

Writer's Digest July/August 2014 PDF

Writer's Digest September 2010 (PDF)

Writer's Digest February 2010 (PDF)

Writer's Digest September 2011 (PDF)

Writer's Digest January 2019 Digital Edition

Invincible: Creating Compelling Heroes and Villains