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Another year, another opportunity to learn, network, pitch
and connect!
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LOCK IN THE EARLY-BIRD RATE BEFORE
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Plus fun
puzzles, tips for writing police procedurals, and more from Writer's
Digest.
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Today's woman is tired of the charade
of perfection. A preserved self-image isn't filling her up the way it
used to. She is searching for authenticity and she wants to read about
how to get it. Her heroine must show her how. Read More...
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Can you become a good fiction writer?
It's a prudent question to ask before diving in. Try this three-step
test to see if you're ready to take the plunge. Read More...
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Each issue of Writer's Digest magazine
wraps with quizzes, comics, brain teasers and games for writers. For
the first time ever, we're excited to bring some of the interactive fun
online for our digital readers to enjoy. Check out this word search for
writers, and stay tuned for more fun diversions and interactive tidbits
in the coming weeks!
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Carrie Smith isn't a police officer,
and she's never been one. But that hasn't stopped her from writing
three novels starring NYPD Detective Claire Codella. Each book in her
series has presented unique procedural challenges that required
considerable research. But there's much more to a great police
procedural than just getting the procedures right. Read More...
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LIVE WEBINAR: Thursday, November 30,
2017 at 1:00 p.m. EST
Writing a query letter and querying agents can be a frustrating
experience for writers, but it's actually a very simple process. In
this live webinar, Jess Regel will demystify the query letter. You will
learn the basics of how to write a query letter and how to get the best
results from agents.
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From books, socks, tech, games and
knicknacks to services and videos, this guide offers a compendium of
creative experiences, learning tools and gifts for writers of every
genre and persuasion.
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Jess Zafarris
Follow @jfarrisknight
Jess Zafarris is an energetic multimedia journalist with
more than 7 years of experience writing and editing, and the online
content director of Writer’s Digest.
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by: F+W, 10151 Carver Road, Suite 200 Blue Ash,
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Discover the
different concepts and roles of magic systems
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In this
39-minute tutorial, author Charlie N. Holmberg discusses the different
concepts and roles of magic systems and factors the implications of a
magic system into the world surrounding it. Read More...
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Sue Johnson
Sue is an Instructional Designer for
Writer's Digest. She lives with her Corgi/Dachshund (Dorgi), Dori, and
three kitties. Follow her on Twitter @sueajohnsonco.
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Perfect
holiday gifts for writers
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The season of giving is nearly upon
us, and in our experience, writers can be a challenging crowd to shop
for. That's why we've collected a helpful series of resources and items
that we'd be delighted to receive during the holidays. From books and knicknacks
to services and videos, this guide offers a compendium of creative
experiences, learning tools and gifts for writers of every genre and
persuasion. Take a look below at some of our top picks.
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The new 2018 Book Lover's
Page-A-Day Calendar is perfect for writers who are looking for
inspiration or simply a great recommended read. This new edition
details hundreds of books for readers of all interests, from
bestselling authors to literary legends. Learn More...
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The Bookishly Crate is a
limited edition monthly crate, filled with literary goodies and themed
around a particular book that changes each month. You can buy each box
as it's released, or you can check out their various
subscriptions. Learn More...
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This Patent Print is digitally
printed on archival quality card stock paper with vivid color and
exceptional detail, suitable for home, office, museum, or gallery
display. This print is available in multiple print sizes and colors for
the perfect fit in your space. The original historic patent is cleaned
up and restored to create custom prints and bring you flawless decor. Learn More...
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Show off your hobbies and interests
with our unique Patent T-Shirts! Our shirts are printed on Next Level
3600. A Fabric laundered, 4.3 oz., 100% combed ringspun cotton. T-Shirts
are available in unisex adult sizes S - 5 XL. And youth sizes XS - XL.
Our unique T-shirts are professionally printed in house to create a
smooth lasting finish wash after wash. Learn More...
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Dixit is the classic, simple, lighthearted game of
storytelling and guesswork where your imagination unlocks the tale.
Dixit invites you to use the gorgeous, imaginative artwork on the cards
to tell brief stories. Of course, the real victory in Dixit is not
in amassing points, but in sharing a creative experience with your
family and friends.
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In the Gloom card game, you
assume control of the fate of an eccentric family of misfits and
misanthropes. Play horrible mishaps on your own characters, while
trying to cheer your opponents' characters with marriages and other
happy occasions.
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The newest edition of this workbook
will help you create quirky characters, discover fresh twists on
classic word games, sample new forms, and generate scores of ideas for
poems, short stories, articles, and even novels. Write, scrawl,
scribble, and dream on each page--the possibilities for creativity are
endless!
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Writer's Market Deluxe Edition 2018
includes everything you expect in a regular edition of Writer's Market,
PLUS a one-year subscription to WritersMarket.com. With this
subscription, you'll gain instant access to more than 7,500 listings
for book publishers, magazines, contests, literary agents, and
more-with daily updates. Learn More...
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The Philosopher's Guild is a great resource for silly literary- and
philosophy-themed gifts, from these "Much Ado About Nothings"
to candles and Little Thinker dolls. Learn More...
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With a great story and awesome
gameplay, Typoman is easily my favorite video game out there. This
breakout indie game is a lightweight adventure and word game that leads
your typographic character on a compelling quest against evil. Embark
on a HERO's journey and encounter endless surprises along the way.
Then, once you've finished the main quest, you can play two awesome
scramble-based mini
games. Learn More...
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2nd Draft provides a high-level review
of your writing, pointing out reasons your work may be getting
rejected, or may not meet the standards of traditional publication. After
an evaluation of your submission, one of the professional 2nd Draft
critiquers will provide feedback and advice. You'll not only learn
what's working in your writing, but what's not, and-most important-how
to fix it.
Learn More...
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Add a pinch of fairy dust and watch as
your imagination takes flight. Peter Pan Limited Edition Notebooks
sparkle with the magic of this timeless children's classic, inviting
you to capture and note down your own inspiring journeys, stories, and
dreams. Learn More...
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Princeton Architectural Press has
these gorgeous notecards featuring quotations by Emily Dickinson. These
make great gifts for writers, but you can also use them to pair with
your other gifts. Learn More...
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Writer's Digest magazine is a fantastic resource for writers looking to improve
their craft, get published, and find insights from the greatest names
in the industry. Isaac Asimov, Joyce Carol Oates, Joan Didion, Ray
Bradbury, Jack Kerouac, Truman Capote, H.G. Wells, Margaret Atwood and
Maya Angelou-yeah, they've all been in Writer's Digest.
Learn More...
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Out of Print has all sorts of charming
goodies for book lovers, but these enamel pins are particularly
adorable. Learn More...
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Whether you like to listen to music
while you write, or you just consume audiobooks like it's your job, a
nice set of headphones can make a world of difference. Bose is the
leading name in audio equipment. Learn More...
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It's our favorite time of year. The
Writer's Digest Annual Conference offers everything you need to advance
creatively and professionally as a writer-no matter what stage of your
career. Join us, and send your favorite writer friends to experience
the magic. Registration for the 2018 conference opens on December 2nd,
so stay tuned.
Learn More...
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Obvious State is a New York City-based
creative studio whose work is inspired by language, classic literature,
and poetry. We're particularly fond of their book-themed prints. Learn More...
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I keep singing Out of Print's praises,
but it's hard not to when they have such fun and clever products. I
particularly love the visual humor of the Count of Monte Cristo socks! Learn More...
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Jess Zafarris
Jess Zafarris
is the online content director of Writer’s Digest—and an energetic
multimedia journalist with more than 7 years of experience in digital
and print publishing, writing and editing.
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Plus the
Writer's Digest Holiday Gift Guide-and more.
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We're well into the "middle,"
so to speak, of NaNoWriMo, which means that if you're on pace, you're
well into the middle of your novel. At this point, it's easy to get
stuck writing, but these strategies from Gabriela Pereira's DIY MFA
will help you add meat to those core bones of your narrative. Read More...
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Steal These 31 Writing Prompts!
Writer’s block? Get your creative juices flowing with 31 Writing
Prompts to Inspire You Through the Month!
These prompts are easy, fast, and fun. They’ll help fire up your
imagination and encourage you to dig deeper as you write. Plus, they’ll
prime your brain to become an idea-generating machine. Whenever you sit
down to write, you’ll jump right into the flow.
Get your FREE 31 writing
prompts here!
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Author Mark Ellis explains his process
of research and creativity to cross genre lines in writing a hybrid
genre for his fiction: "Was there any complication involved in
straddling two genres? … Apart from the obvious requirement to make
one’s stories gripping and entertaining, there is one most important
imperative applicable to historical fiction: Get your facts right.
Authenticity is of crucial importance. The comparable imperative
applicable to detective fiction is to make sure the story is credible." Read More...
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How often do you expand your literary
horizons to books published in other cultures and countries? There's a
wealth of knowlegde informed by international cultural perspectives
that English-only readers may have never considered-but those doors can
open to those who look for them. Here, translator Nicky Harman
addresses several compelling reasons why you should read more
translated literature. Read More...
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Sometimes when a story isn't working,
you can salvage your protagonist by stripping away everything else
around the character's foundation and rebuilding it using sturdier,
more developed bricks-by putting her into a new story that makes her
stronger and more relatable. Here, Nicole Blades explains how. Read More...
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The season of giving is nearly upon
us, and in our experience, writers can be a challenging crowd to shop
for. That's why we've collected a helpful series of resources and items
that we'd be delighted to receive during the
holidays. From books and knicknacks to services and videos, this
guide offers a compendium of creative experiences, learning tools and
gifts for writers of every genre and persuasion. Read More...
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Celebrate. You just sold your book to
Hollywood. But, what now? Doug Richardson, writer of Die Hard 2,
Bad Boys and Hostage, takes an author through the process
of book to film and what an author can expect when working with
Hollywood.
Read More...
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Jess Zafarris
Follow @jfarrisknight
Jess Zafarris is an energetic multimedia journalist with
more than 7 years of experience writing and editing, and the online
content director of Writer’s Digest.
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Pitch your book, learn and connect all under one roof.
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Pitch
your book, learn and connect all under one roof.
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JUMP START YOUR WDC 18 EXPERIENCE
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A lot of magical moments happened at
the 2017 Writer’s Digest Annual Conference:
Writers discovered new talents, accomplished goals and shared
laughs—all thanks to their collective passion for writing.
But no one can explain the WDC experience better than our
attendees. Listen to what they have to say, then check out our new
website to learn more!
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