Writer's Digest November/December 2018 Digital Edition

Writer's Digest, November/December 2018, Volume 98, No. 8 “The Throwback Issue" captures the prevalent nostalgia of the season by looking into the past, learning from the classics and reviewing writing advice that has endured the passage of time. Articles include: FEATURES: THE THROWBACK ISSUE The Pen Is Mightier (Than the Word Processor) 21st-century technology has undoubtedly made writing more convenient,but is it actually holding us back? One writer investigates. by Elizabeth Sims Old Hat, New Suit Writing tips are a dime a dozen, and classic advice can seem clichéd. But with a little recasting, vintage wisdom like “keep the reader in mind" can indeed teach an old dog new tricks. by Steven James Paperback Writer The advice to read widely is sound, but are you broadening your horizons enough? Forgotten works from decades past can offer essential writing lessons as capably as any new hardback. by Jeff Somers Twice Upon a Time Originality is overrated. Tap into the richness of lit