4 Reasons We Need Diverse Books—and Why We Need Them Now https://www.writersdigest.com/4-reasons-we-need-diverse-books-and-why-we-need-them-now #BookRecommendations #bookrecommendations #TheWriter'sLife #diversebooks #BeInspired #DEI

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4 Reasons We Need Diverse Books—and Why We Need Them Now
Author Caroline Richmond shares four reasons we (all of us) need diverse books and why we need them now more than ever.
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Beth O’Leary: Get That First Draft Written
In this interview, author Beth O’Leary discusses the challenges of writing a book set primarily in one location with her new romantic comedy, Swept Away.
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Your Story #136
Write the opening line to a story based on the photo prompt below. (One sentence only.) You can be poignant, funny, witty, etc.; it is, after all, your story.
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John Kenney: Listen to Yourself and Trust Yourself https://www.writersdigest.com/john-kenney-listen-to-yourself-and-trust-yourself #Writer'sDigestAuthorSpotlight #AuthorSpotlightSeries #WriteBetterFiction #AuthorSpotlights #AuthorSpotlight #LiteraryFiction #BeInspired #Interviews #Literary #Genre
John Kenney: Listen to Yourself and Trust Yourself
John Kenney is the author of three novels and four books of poetry, including Love Poems for Married People. His first novel, Truth in Advertising, won the Thurber Prize for...
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Authors Share Unforgettable Moments From Book Festivals
A wave of joyous children, a famous good Samaritan, and why you shouldn’t be afraid to sit in the front row.
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Writing and Failure
Author Joshua Gidding muses on writing and failure and takes ownership of his stake in both failure and writing.
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One Sprout
Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, write about the first sprout in a desolate environment.
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Maggie Smith: Creativity Is Our Birthright As Human Beings
In this interview, New York Times-bestselling author and poet Maggie Smith discusses the 10 ingredients to creativity that make up her new book, Dear Writer.
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Breaking Out: Myah Ariel
WD reconnected with former Breaking In author Myah Ariel to discuss her latest release, No Ordinary Love, and what she’s learned since releasing her debut novel.
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Sarah Jio: A Story Is Often So Much Better by Simplifying
In this interview, New York Times-bestselling author Sarah Jio discusses how a request from a Hollywood producer led to her new novel, Insignificant Others.
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