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Should you be writing right now? (via Reddit)

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#StanLee wrote an article for Writer's Digest in 1947, when he was only 25 years old, sharing the secrets to comics writing success. We'll run the full article shortly, but here's a particularly resonant passage from it.

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Here, 11 authors share their tales of persevering through rejection: #ShareYourRejections

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Happy #DictionaryDay ! What's your favorite word?

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72 of the Best Quotes About Writing http://t.co/1SWfKITR

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Today is #NationalAuthorsDay ! Check out 72 of the Best #Quotes About Writing, a WD classic: #amwriting

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Happy #ReadABookDay ! What are you reading today?

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This list of reasons for admission into the West Virginia Hospital for the Insane was compiled from the hospital's log books between 1864 and 1889. Looks like we'd all be considered insane over here.

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1st draft: get the story down 2nd: deep dive—review for story idea, structure, character, narrative thrust 3rd: revise for continuity 4th: for voice 5th: for language 6th: for grammar, spelling, punctuation #WDC18 @PaulaSMunier

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The best time to start writing is now. Comic by @4amshower

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A visitor on campus stopped to admire the new Hemingway Hall. "How great that they named a building after Ernest Hemingway," the visitor said. "Actually," the guide said, "it's named after Joshua Hemingway. Also a writer, but no relation." "What did he write?" "A check."

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A flawed cliché can become a thing of beauty in the hands of a thoughtful storyteller.

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Write because you love it! #InspireAWriterIn5Words

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Bestselling authors @johngreen & @Patrick_Ness are MATCHING donations to @SavetheChildren in response to #SyriaCrisis http://t.co/UXX31obWP5

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Beware! #IdesOfMarch

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"More than pure illustration, a map can be a plotted and deliberate literary device." | How to Map Your Fantasy World:

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Today is #ReadAcrossAmericaDay (and Dr. Seuss’ birthday)! Celebrate by reading with your favorite kiddos, or by re-reading a beloved children's book. #DrSeussBirthday What were your favorite books when you were young?

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Film genre popularity from 1910 to today. It would be interesting to see how well this correlates with book genres. (via Reddit)

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Have you met Lorena Koppel? She’s a fiction author. Six out of six agents at #pitchslam requested pages from her. She’s 14 years old. And she is awesome. #wdc18

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A bit of punctuated humor via @brainlesstales

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Whether you’re an outliner or an organic writer, the solution to almost every plot problem can be found by answering and digging into three simple questions.

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On writing procrastination, from @steveogdenart . #humor #writing #motivationmonday

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Think you can write a winning story in 1,500 words or less? Enter the 21st Annual Writer's Digest Short Short Story Competition for your chance to win $3,000 in cash, get published in Writer's Digest magazine, and more! #ShortShort #FlashFiction

Short Short Story Competition

LEARN MORE! Writer’s Digest’s competition for short fiction is not accepting entries at this time. Send us your best...in 1,500 words or fewer.

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The 3 Questions That Will Solve Every “Plot Problem” You’ll Ever Have

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"Don't just plan to write--write. It is only by writing, not dreaming about it, that we develop our own style." -PD James #TuesdayMotivation

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. @grandraws ' comics are always inspiring for writers and creatives. See more at .

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How a Month of @NaNoWriMo Can Lead to a Lifetime of Better Writing @grantfaulkner #NaNoWriMo

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Written to be accessible to beginners and veterans alike, The Writer's Guide to Wattpad is your essential companion to navigating the Wattpad platform and brand, and leveraging your writing to millions of readers worldwide: @wattpad @benjaminsobieck

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#MadHatterDay is celebrated on Oct. 6 because the Hatter's hat is labeled “In this style 10/6” in original illustrations by Sir John Tenniel

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The May/June 2018 issue of Writer's Digest is The Web Issue—our annual guide to the top online resources for writers. This issue is a must-have manual for writing in the digital age. Get a copy here: Or subscribe:

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Today is #NationalTellAJokeDay . Here are a few for writers... How many mystery writers does it take to screw in a light bulb? One to screw it in most of the way, and the other to give it a surprise twist at the end.

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Check out 39 queries that worked (with agent commentary) and tips on what to put into yours.

How to Write Successful Queries for Any Genre of Writing

Learn how to write successful queries for any genre of writing. In this post, we look at what elements go into a query letter and 39 real examples of query letters that have worked for writers with...

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Just like running, if you want to be a writer, you don’t have to be good. All you have to do is write regularly. Or even just semi-regularly.

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You should write a (fill-in-the-blank) book (instead of what you are working on). #TenThingsNotToSayToAWriter

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Neurobiology and writing unite! Sounds familiar, eh? (Source: )

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Many writers wait until they've completed a novel—or a screenplay or a short story or any other significant piece of work—before attempting to build an author platform. Here's why you should make expanding your audience a daily practice.

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72 of the Best Quotes About Writing #GeorgeOrwell

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Happy October! What are you writing today?

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ENTER NOW! DEADLINE: 5/7/21. Writer’s Digest’s oldest and most popular competition, the Annual Writing Competition, is open for entries. Grand Prize: $5,000 cash, interview in the magazine, and more!

Annual Writing Competition

LEARN MORE! Writer’s Digest’s oldest and most popular competition, the Annual Writing Competition, is not currently accepting entries. Winners of the 93rd Annual competition will be announced in the...

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George R.R. Martin on writing multifaceted characters, from a 2012 Writer's Digest interview #amwriting #GameofThrones @GRRMspeaking

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Any music lovers out there: We're building a playlist for writers. What do you listen to when you're writing? #askwriters

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Stuck in a writing rut? Ask more questions! A lesson from @grantdraws .

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#NaNoWriMo Advice: 30 Tips for Writing a Book in 30 Days

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Oh, the Places You'll D'oh! #90sABook

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Today is the anniversary of J.R.R. Tolkien's birthday in 1892. This is the idea that would inspire The Hobbit. Learn what inspired other great books: #HappyBirthdayTolkien #inspiration #writing #TheHobbit

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Can I call you 'whom'? Because you’re the object of my affections. #DorkyPickupLines for writers!

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23 Timeless Quotes About Writing - http://t.co/2ebegrb2

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Independent bookstores support our creativity. Many offer book clubs, author events, themed reading groups, lectures, and other activities that open the door to new thoughts and new ideas.

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Explore the 1947 article #StanLee wrote for Writer's Digest magazine—full of great tips that are still applicable today:

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Today is #NationalOneLinersDay ! What's your favorite one-liner? [Learn more with these humor writing basics: ]

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Another great video with author #GeorgeSaunders : Here he discusses the poetry of good dialogue. Sponsored by @WildPhoton —Visit to submit your short science fiction story to our first annual contest for a chance to win $3,000 and one of 11 prizes!

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Aiming to write a book in 2018? Chuck Palahnuik, Diana Gabaldon, David Sedaris and other iconic authors offer their best tips for getting it done and keeping your writing #NewYearsResolutions :

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The literary world mourns the loss of a titan of science fiction and fantasy.

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All the writers out there who have done #NaNoWriMo before: We're looking for your best tip or lesson you learned in your past experience. Give us a good one and we'll feature it on our website tomorrow!

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The online directory Literary Agents of Color, the brainchild of @precociouspenny includes bios and submission guidelines for around 50 such agents, and growing.

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#Youknowyoureawriterwhen You overhear a conversation at the table next to yours and, instead of minding your own business, you take notes.

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“Do the things you love as much as you can, as long as you can. Respect your imagination, respect the idea of a writing life, and make it your own.” #WDC18 @jeffvandermeer

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We're on the hunt for our annual 101 Best Websites for Writers! Nominate your favorites by tweeting @writersdigest with #WebsitesForWriters or replying to this post.

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"Keep writing. Hone your skill. Figure out how you work best. Most people I know didn’t get their first books published. Some didn’t get their first four books published. You have to keep writing if your goal is to be novelist." @getnicced

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In March 1990, WD asked Madeleine L'Engle "How do you put the magic in your writing?" This was her answer. #WrinkleInTime

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Too real. What's your best tactic for getting over writer's block? (From the /r/writing subreddit.)

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Enter our 87th Annual Writing Competition for your chance to win: - $5,000 in cash - An interview in WD - One-on-one time with four editors or agents - A paid trip to the Writer’s Digest Conference - A subscription to Writer’s Digest Tutorials

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Inspiring words by Haitian-American novelist and short story writer Edwidge Danticat from her essay "Create Dangerously: The Immigrant Artist at Work." #quotes #amwriting

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Does this make anyone else hyper-conscious of repetition in their writing, or is it just us? (source: )

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Everyone has a favorite bit of writing advice that works best for them. We asked 10 authors to share their favorite tips. #WritingCommunity #amwriting

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It's easier than you think to intrude in your own story. Avoid these common writing mistakes for more professional writing from start to finish. via @WritersDigest #amwriting #writingtips #writingcommunity

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11 Secrets to Writing Effective Character Descriptions

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Querying tips from @Janet_Reid #wdc18

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This is King Ozymandias (✊🍊) in case you need a visual aid for @nkjemisin ’s keynote. #WDC19

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When inspiration hits, get out of our way. #lifeofawriter

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Novel Writing Tips & Insights from Eight Successful Authors #NaNoWriMo Inspiration

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How I Stopped Sabotaging My Writing Goals: Confessions of a Late Bloomer @AndreaJarrell

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Writer anxieties: “Success can happen at any age.” Don’t worry about your age. Readers don’t care about it. @JaneFriedman #SFWC19 @SFWC

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When did you first start writing for yourself? What sort of writing did you do? #AskWriters

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The writer's alarm clock.

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It's official— @Dictionarycom 's 2017 Word of the Year is "complicit." Thoughts?

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Advice from WD Books authors this morning: “Finish what you start, even if it’s bad.” @ChuckWendig #wdc18

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Follow these 25 literary agents on Twitter to learn about their interests specifically and the business of writing in general.

45 Literary Agents to Follow on Twitter

Follow these 45 literary agents on Twitter to learn about their interests specifically and the business of writing in general.

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4 Ways to Write a Compelling Character

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If national prestige, $5,000 in cash, coverage in Writer's Digest and a trip to the WD Annual Conference are what you're looking for, enter the Writer's Digest Annual Writing Competition. DEADLINE: May 4, 2018

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11 Web Comics for Writers: Inspiration and Motivation (including this one by @4AMShower

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30 Literary Agents Looking for Diverse Children's Books & Novels NOW @diversebooks @scbwi

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"Writing is personal. And if a writer walks away from a critique feeling like they shouldn’t be writing at all, the group failed. Remember it’s possible to be ruthless without being rude."

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Today is the anniversary of C.S. Lewis' birthday in 1898. This is the idea that would inspire The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. Learn what inspired other great books: #CSLewis #birthday #ideas #amwriting

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“Edit, but never censor yourself.” “Write without restraint.” — Walter Mosley #wdc18 #writing #amwriting #protips #writingadvice #writingtips #amquerying #writingquotes #quotes #authorquotes #waltermosley

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"I feel like showing someone your writing is kind of like taking off your clothes." - @minjinlee11 on rejection #wdc19 #writingcommunity

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Every writer needs support and encouragement. Lynn Dickinson's advice will support and assist you in creating a powerful and useful writing tool—an effective Vision of your Ideal Writing Life:

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Enter our 87th Annual Writing Competition for your chance to win: - $5,000 in cash - An interview in Writer’s Digest - One-on-one time with four editors or agents - A paid trip to the Writer’s Digest Conference - A subscription to Writer’s Digest Tutorials

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It's never too late: On becoming a writer at 50.

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The purpose of your novel is to show by intention how deeply you can go into your mind. —Walter Mosley #WDC18

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Happy #NationalBeerLoversDay !

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Challenge: Summarize another literary classic to highlight its more R-rated elements.

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A Writer’s Hierarchy of Needs:

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Unwritten grammar rules! Do you know which grammar rules that are actually myths? Find out:

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What creative devices instantly turn you off to a book?

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The most important rule of writing.

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Even if you’re focused on writing a novel, writing short stories can be a wonderful creativity tool to help you strengthen elements of your fiction, experiment with characters and simply stay loose:

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January 1, 2018 is the 200th anniversary of the publication of #Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley in 1818. At the time of its publication, Shelley was only 20 years old. Discover more interesting facts about her iconic novel in this #video :

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Need Inspiration? Here's 18 Stranger-Than-Fiction Writing Habits of Famed Writers #amwriting

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Writing a book is, by necessity, a solitary undertaking. At the same time, being part of a community is essential. Here are five ways to balance alone time and tribe-building with a writing community: @Jennifer_Haupt

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