The Final Polish—Making Your Prose Serve Your Story

July 16

Even if your story is compelling, well paced and gripping, what sets a good book apart from a great one can be the prose itself. With concrete, specific examples, learn how to tighten up the flab of useless verbiage, unnecessary modifiers, dueling descriptions, spoon-feeding, and more to make your style as tight as your storytelling—and how to elevate your prose to serve and deepen the story. Plenty of specific examples help attendees see firsthand how to apply these techniques to their own WIPs.

Using Dialogue to Set Your Book Apart in the Marketplace

July 23

This live webinar provides tips and tricks for writing and self-editing dialogue but also utilizing tags and dialect to pack a punch for your readers and immerse them in the book's world. Dialogue is often the strongest link to character and voice and without it, the rest of the Jenga game of a book's story can fall apart. This webinar will inspire writers to think about using dialogue to propel action forward and even replace descriptive words and plot points for a wholly immersive experience.

Science Fiction Writing Virtual Conference

July 25 

Writer’s Digest University is pleased to present a one-of-a-kind online event for science fiction writers! On July 25, 2026, our WDU Science Fiction Writing Virtual Conference will provide expert insights from best-selling Sci-Fi authors. Spend Saturday learning techniques for honing your craft from four published Sci-Fi authors.

Experience the education, camaraderie, and opportunities provided by a live writing conference without ever having to leave your home!

Email Newsletters for Writers

July 16 - August 13

If you are hoping to grow your platform as a writer, and have been discouraged by the ways social media has changed, email newsletters are a powerful tool to develop. This course is packed with actionable strategies, clear examples, and advice that comes from in-the-trenches experience with writers.

Writing Historical Fiction

July 16 - August 13

Whether history is a backdrop to your story or the focus of the story itself, this workshop will provide you with the tools to find the facts you need, organize the data in a functional manner, and merge that data seamlessly into your novel.

Scriptreading Certificate Program

July 16 - September 10

This course will show you, step-by-step, how to write script coverage. We will cover key elements of screenwriting coverage, including writing a synopsis, analyzing a script, writing an evaluation, script formatting, and finding work as a reader.