WD Review: Join the 2026 April Poem-A-Day Challenge

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This week, WD is sharing the guidelines for the 19th annual April Poem-A-Day Challenge, and more!

This week, WD is sharing the guidelines for the 19th annual April Poem-A-Day Challenge, and more! Writer's Digest Online | Writer's Digest Shop | Online Education 2026 April PAD Challenge: Guidelines Announcing the 19th annual April Poem-A-Day Challenge! Here are the guidelines for this fun poeming challenge starting on April 1. More From Writer's Digest The “Right” Time to Write Author Laura Elliot discusses the challenges of finding the right time to write and how it may be during the least expected times. Creating a Writer’s Joy List: When Writing Feels Heavier Than It Should Deanna Martinez-Bey shares the importance of creating a writer’s joy list, as well as the steps needed to effectively create and use one.   Something’s Wrong at the Health Spa Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, write about something going wrong at a high-end health spa. Last Chance to Register: Mastering Character Inner Life In this live webinar, using plenty of published and real-world examples, we’ll explore guidelines and principles for letting readers be privy to the inner workings of your characters’ lives without bogging your story down in interiority, and bringing readers more deeply into their direct experience no matter what point of view the story is told in. LEARN MORE Controllable Variables (From Script) Script Magazine In this week’s round up from Script magazine, take note of our favorites from 2026 SXSW film festival, and more! Marketing Your Book Without Social Media Writer’s Digest University This 90-minute live webinar, taught by Jane Friedman, helps authors first focus on the foundation of any book marketing campaign: your current strengths, assets, and abilities. Most book marketing isn’t about having a big bank roll or social media following, but having sufficient time and energy to capitalize on what you have in hand or what represents a good stretch goal. From Your Writer's Digest Editor: Michael Woodson Michael Woodson is a senior editor and the social media manager of Writer’s Digest. Active Interest Media 2143 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA 50312 USA View online You received this email because you are subscribed to newsletters from Writer's Digest Update your email preferences to choose the types of emails you receive.