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Agent Roundup

22 agents share details, about what kind of writing will pique their interest and offer tips for querying writers...

Kids' Author Meg Medina Inspires Readers

WD chats with the National Ambassador of Young People’s Literature.

A Do-Over Romance

Karin Patton, the first-place winner of the 24th Annual Writer's Digest Short Short Story Awards, shares a funny story about secondchance love and a brief Q&A.

Everyday Wonder

How to mine awe from the mundane

The Mystery of Growing Up

New York Times-bestselling author Jasmine Warga tackles a new genre with her signature blend of empathy for her readers, agency for her characters, and the belief that art is the great connector.

Childhood: Our Touchstone for Wonder

How to get in touch with Little You and create big new work for today.

A New Leaf - How hotels are incorporating plants to boost guests' mood and productivity

Indoor flora can boost happiness, relieve stress and increase productivity.

Frontlist/ Backlist - Working For Justice - In this edition of Frontlist/ Backlist, we'll be looking at the first two books in a series by Robert Justice

In this edition of Frontlist/ Backlist, we'll be looking at the first two books in a series by Robert Justice. As such, the order will be reversed (Backlist/Frontlist), but I'll be sure to avoid any spoilers.

Campus Radicals

Welcome to UATX, Austin's new well-funded and controversial anti-woke university.

CAN'T STOP ROLLING

MOBILE GAME MAKER SCOPELY TOOK IN $2 BILLION IN JUST 10 MONTHS FROM ITS HIT GAME MONOPOLY GO. PLAYERS, IT SEEMS, ARE ADDICTED TO THE FUN.

A Lousy Bet

Sportsbooks, leagues, and networks: the new unholy alliance to promote legal gambling.

INNOVATION BY DESIGN

For 13 years, our Innovation by Design Awards have been shining a light on stunning creations. The following pages highlight 20 of this year's winning projects, from an app that helps resettle political refugees to a massive restoration project in Detroit. Plus, a list of winners and finalists in all 50 categories.

A minimum hourly wage law for NYC delivery workers has boosted their pay-but not everyone is reaping the benefits.

$19.56, the hard way

IT'S A TOUGH JOB BUT GENZ NEEDS TO DO IT

HOW DAVID HOGG IS RALLYING YOUNG PEOPLE TO PURSUE ONE OF THE TOUGHEST AND MOST IMPORTANT CAREERS IN AMERICA: POLITICS.

What Went Wrong at 23 and Me

The company's DNA spit tests were going to remake healthcare. The science proved more complicated.

Toxic-Workplace Avenger

Her landmark lawsuit helped ignite the Me Too movement. Gretchen Carlson is now on a crusade to protect all workers.

AI Tools That Actually Work - 20 AI tools that you can use now

The market is full of AI tools, but which ones are legitimately useful? Here's a rundown on 20 you can use now, recommended by entrepreneurs who love them.

'How AI Helped My Business'- Seven companies share how AI solved their common problems, like recruiting and customer service. You can follow their lead.

There are countless ways to use artificial intelligence at your business-so many, in fact, that the possibilities can be overwhelming. That's why we're starting with the basics. Here's how seven very different companies are using AI to help tackle essential problems that most businesses experience.

It's Not Retirement.It's 'Flextirement.'

As older employees reach retirement age, they're increasingly asking for a \"phased retirement\" instead of leaving on a certain day. Here's why more employers are saying yes.

WHAT AI CAN DO FOR YOU NOW

First came the hype, with people claiming that AI would do everything.

I Know Why Your Customer Service SUCKS

That's because left my high-paying executive job, worked five low-wage frontline jobs, and experienced the problem firsthand. Here’s what learned about fixing it.

A Tailored Teaching Approach

After figuring out what her son needed to thrive in school, Maria Washington built a flourishing Tutor Doctor franchise that gives other families the same experience.

'Sales Is a Very Emotional Process'

If you want to lure customers away from your competitor, you can't just focus on your product. You need to understand their psychology. That’s how Element Biosciences went from being an underdog startup to an industry-disrupter bringing in 25 million a year.

Patent the Boring Stuff

Patents aren't just for cutting-edge innovations, says a leading patent lawyer. In fact, the most lucrative patents are often for mundane, humdrum things—and you might be sitting On Some.

Is It Real Al, or Marketing Hype?

seemingly everything today is powered by Al.” Here's how to know what that actually MeESNS.

The Hire That Changed Everything

What roles do you need to fill at your company? It's sometimes hard to know. Here, six leaders share the hire they didn't realize they needed and are so glad they made).

How to Get More Attention

You can't run a great business if you can’t capture people’s attention, says Gary Vaynerchuk. And today, that requires getting very creative.

NEVER WASTE A BREACH

Virginia Tech students are securing the digital world, guided by some of the founders of modern cybersecurity

Wind IN THEIR SAILS

TASKED WITH CUTTING EMISSIONS RAPIDLY, OCEAN SHIPPERS ARE TURNING TO AN ANCIENT METHOD WITH A MODERN TWIST

MIRROR IMAGINATIONS

RETNKING SUPPLY CHAINS IN THE METAVERSE