{"product_id":"writers-digest-july-august-2026-digital-edition","title":"Writer's Digest July\/August 2026 Digital Edition","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWriting That Matters, Writing the Truth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this issue, we’re focusing on writing what matters, because writing matters more than ever. Whether it’s advice for writing emotions that give fiction deeper life truths, writing about so-called taboo topics that deserve to be addressed, or writing about hard truths in memoir, this issue aims to give writers the courage to create writing that matters.\u003cspan class=\"eop\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in; background: #C6C6C6;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFeatures include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e+ Allegory in Action:\u003c\/b\u003e Speaking truth through story. By Elizabeth Sims\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e+ Context That Matters:\u003c\/b\u003e Six ways to weave backstory into your book. By Gabriela Pereira\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e+ Essential Roles Authors of Change Must Play:\u003c\/b\u003e Seven identities that help you write and publish books that make a difference. By Nina Amir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e+ Taboo, Tender, and True:\u003c\/b\u003e How to write difficult topics with authority and heart. By Ryan G. Van Cleave\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e+ Handle With Care:\u003c\/b\u003e Sixteen ways to write trauma without falling apart. By Jenna Brooks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e+ An Embarrassment of Riches:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e Winner of the 13\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published E-book Awards John Pulver discusses writing with a coauthor, how he began his daily writing practice, and the biggest challenge he faces in self-publishing. By Moriah Richard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e+ The WD Interview: Marie Benedict \u0026amp; Victoria Christopher Murray:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e The\u003ci\u003e New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling authors of \u003ci\u003eThe Personal Librarian\u003c\/i\u003e talk cowriting books and their newest historical novel, \u003ci\u003eA Pair of Aces\u003c\/i\u003e. By Amy Jones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003ePlus, the winners of the 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Annual Writer’s Digest Poetry Awards, how writing what you don’t know might lead to benefits for you and your book, and advice for writing without putting too much pressure on yourself. This issue also includes reader-favorite columns like Writers on Writing, Agent Alcove, Publishing Insights, For All Ages, Breaking In, and much more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Writer's Digest Magazine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48227932111089,"sku":"EPWDG0726","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0107\/4046\/5730\/files\/wd0726_noUPC.jpg?v=1780078323","url":"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/products\/writers-digest-july-august-2026-digital-edition","provider":"Writer's Digest Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}