Writer's Digest Presents

How do you define success as a writer? Is it the finished, published novel on bookshelves? The story in a literary journal? Writing a sentence a day? Success can take many forms throughout the writing process. In this premiere episode of season two of Writer's Digest Presents, the WD editors sit down for a discussion on how to define success as a writer.

It's the end of our first season of "Writer's Digest Presents," and the editors of Writer's Digest sit down to reflect on the year—from favorite projects to favorite books, and more!

In the second installment of Writer's Digest's official book club, we read The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson. Here, Tiffany sits down for a book club chat with editor-in-chief Amy Jones, managing editor Moriah Richard, and content editor Michael Woodson. Beware: spoilers!

What's a literary agent, and how do you know that you've found the right literary agent for you? In this episode of "Writer's Digest Presents," the editors of Writer's Digest sit down to discuss all things literary agents—from what to look for in one to how to find one to begin with!

Then, managing editor Moriah Richard sits down with Margaret Danko, Literary Agent with Paper Over Board.

In this episode of "Writer's Digest Presents," we're discussing writing communities. Editor-in-Chief Amy Jones leads a roundtable discussion with Senior Editor Robert Lee Brewer, Managing Editor Moriah Richard, and Content Editor Michael Woodson, about their experiences engaging with writing communities.

Then, editors Michael Woodson and Moriah Richard sit down with the founders of PitBLK, an online writing community that is "answering the call for a literary pitch event that amplifies and celebrates Black writers and our work."

Then editors Moriah Richard and Michael Woodson end the episode with a Q&A with NaNoWriMo Executive Director Grant Faulkner.

We're so excited to tell you about our Annual Writing Conference, this July 28-31, 2022 in New York City! Listen as Content Editor Michael Woodson tells you about what you can expect at this year's conference, and why we hope to see you there!

School is out and the sun is high: it's time to take to the road and to bring our vacation reads with us! In this episode, the editors chat about the concept of vacation reads, how we choose what books to bring with us on vacation, and more!

Vacation Reads Roundtable: Editor-in-chief Amy Jones and Content Editor Michael Woodson sit down with a chat with authors Steven Rowley and Jessica Strawser about how their books make for great vacation reads, how they feel about that title, and more.

Writer's Digest Book Club: Content Editor Michael Woodson and Editor-in-chief Amy Jones sit down with author Grace D. Li in a book club conversation about her debut bestseller, Portrait of a Thief. But beware: spoilers ahead!

In this episode of "Writer's Digest Presents," take a look at how world-building impacts your storytelling! Featuring an editorial roundtable discussion, plus managing editor Moriah Richard sits down with author Whitney Hill, and Senior Editor Robert Lee Brewer chats with poet Jeannine Hall Gailey!

April is National Poetry Month, and in this episode of "Writer's Digest Presents," we tackle all things poetry! Senior Editor Robert Lee Brewer leads the editorial team in a discussion about poetry in their lives, how it impacts their own writing, and the poets that they're reading today.

Then, join Robert as he sits down with poets Kelli Russell Agodon, Kim Dower, Timothy Green, and Joseph Mills to discuss the craft, their work, and more!

Be sure to stay tuned to the end of the episode for a new writing prompt!

What makes a debut book memorable enough to dive into the author's later work? In our third episode of "Writer's Digest Presents," the WD team talks all about their favorite debut books, chats with debut authors, and more!

Featuring:

Editor's roundtable discussion of debut books

Managing Editor Moriah Richards hosts a debut author roundtable with Mazey Eddings (A Brush With Love), Nita Prose (The Maid), and Christopher Griffin (You Grow, Gurl!).

Featured titles:

The Prophets by Robert Jones, Jr. 

Night Sky with Exit Wounds by Ocean Vuong 

Beast of a Little Land by Juhea Kim 

Golden State by Lydia Kiesling 

Temporary by Hilary Leichter

More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera 

Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston 

Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas 

These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong 

The Foxhole Court by Nora Sakavic 

State of the Nation by David Jackson Ambrose 

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas 

The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo