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How Poetry Can Help Our Fiction

September 15, 2026

Many writers who feel comfortable writing fiction feel intimidated by experimenting with poetry. But the truth is, poetry can teach us so much about what works in our fiction. In this episode of "Writer's Digest Presents," senior editor and poet Robert Lee Brewer joins senior editor Michael Woodson to discuss the diversity within poetry, how writing poetry can help inform our fiction, and more.

What Is Literary Criticism? (featuring Grace Byron)

August 18, 2026

When you hear "literary critic," what comes to mind? Book reviews? Literary deep dives? Discourse? Hot takes? Literary criticism has evolved over our long history of storytelling, and the role of the literary critic is both more broad and more nuanced than ever before. In this episode of "Writer's Digest Presents," senior editor Michael Woodson chats with author and literary critic Grace Byron about defining literary criticism, if authors should pay attention to critics, how to break into li...

Writing Fiction About Real People: What You Need To Know

July 21, 2026

When a real-life person inspires you to write a story, how do you balance truth with fiction? It's a difficult challenge, especially if you have a personal relationship with your subject. But it's not impossible. New York Times-bestselling author John Searles spent two decades as a top editor for Cosmopolitan magazine, first hired by Helen Gurley Brown—the editor-in-chief credited with revitalizing the dying title in the 1960s. In his time at the magazine, John would joke to Helen that he w...

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Writer's Digest Presents typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Published authors, bestselling writers, editors, book coaches, and established professionals with substantial expertise in writing or publishing. Common among recent guests: New York Times bestseller status; Published books; Senior editorial or publishing experience. Recent guests include John Searles, Adrienne Westenfeld, and Isabel Klee.

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Recent episodes cover Creative Writing, Publishing, Editing, Author Platform, and Fiction. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.