The Best Websites for Writers: Our Top 20 Sites for Great Writing Advice

Plus an interview with author Nicola Yoon, tips for writing from the opposite gender's perspective, and more from Writer's Digest. [Web Version »]( [header]( [Name]( [Nicola Yoon, Author of The Sun Is Also a Star, on Her Writing and Publishing Journey]( Nicola Yoon’s first young adult novel, Everything, Everything struck the charts like lightning, debuting at number one on the New York Times Best Sellers list. It was made into a film starring Amandla Stenberg. Her current novel, The Sun Is Also a Star, shines just as bright, having spent forty weeks on the New York Times Best Sellers list. Here, we talk with Yoon about her journeys in life, writing, and publishing. [Read More...]( [Name]( New! The Book Construction Blueprint This free guide includes what you need to transform your eBook into a professionally printed book your readers will love. [Get yours.]( [Websites for Writers: 20 Sites with Great Writing Advice]( [Name]( For 19 years now, we’ve been doing the hard work of scouring the web for our annual list of 101 first-class free resources to assist every level and genre of writer on every stage of the writing journey. Whether you’re looking for inspiration or motivation, tutorials on craft, assistance with platform building, or insight into seeking agents or self-publishing, you’ll find it among our websites for writers -- and much, much more besides. In this list, you’ll find our top resources for writing advice from the May/June 2017 issue of Writer’s Digest. [Read More...]( [The Difference Between Science Fiction and Fantasy: What Every Screenwriter Needs to Know]( [Name]( Here, Jeremy Robinson examines the differences between the genres of science fiction and fantasy. Knowing these differences is critical for any screenwriter or author in these genres. [Read More...]( [What Does It Really Mean to Be a Bestselling Author?]( [Name]( Should the title of Bestselling Author be reserved only for those authors who hit the top of one of the "Big Lists" like in the good old days before Amazon led the industry to reconsider what the term actually means? [Read More...]( [Writer's Digest Digital Archive Collection: Science Fiction Legends]( [Name]( For nearly 100 years, Writer's Digest magazine has been the leading authority for writers of all genres and career levels. And now, for the first time ever, we've digitized decades of issues from our prestigious archives to share with the world. In this archive collection, discover five full issues from our vault, each of which includes exclusive historic interviews and columns from science fiction writing legends including H.G. Wells, Octavia E. Butler, Ray Bradbury, Terry Brooks -- and even Stan Lee. Featuring five stunning issues spanning more than 60 years, this collection is perfect for writers, literary enthusiasts, educators and historians. [Read More...]( [Writing Characters From the Opposite Gender’s Point of View]( [Name]( Four-time novelist Richard Alther wrote his latest book from the perspective of a female protagonist. Here, he shares his observations on writing from the opposite gender's point of view. [Read More...]( [Writer's Digest Digital Archive Collection: Science Fiction Legends]( [Your Weekly Writing Prompt]( [prompt]( Whatever of the Year: Write a story or a scene that involves someone or a group of people -- or even something, given that personal computers were once given the title -- doing something so historically or culturally significant that they could be named TIME's Person of the Year. Your honoree could be entirely fictional, or it could be an actual figure or group that has been awarded the title in the past. [The full list of past winners can be found here.]( [Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments here ....]( [klems]( 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. This email was sent to: {EMAIL} by: F+W, 10151 Carver Road, Suite 200 Blue Ash, OH, 45242 USA [Unsubscribe or Manage Subscriptions]( | [Update Profile]( | [Web Version »]( We respect your right to privacy. [View our policy.](