Michael Woodson

He/Him/His. Editor for Writer’s Digest. Should probably be writing right now.

[Michael Woodson @MWoodsonWrites]

Just a few things about me: My two favorite books are FATES AND FURIES by Lauren Groff and ANOTHER BROOKLYN by Jacqueline Woodson. Ali Smith's sentences take my breath away. I make a lot of typos, please leave me alone about it.

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We are SO excited to hear from New York Times-bestselling author Steven Rowley at this year's Writer's Digest Annual Conference! Swipe through to get to know the award-winning author, and follow the link to register for the conference today: https://t.co/QlWYkd4WSs

[Michael Woodson @MWoodsonWrites]

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Writer's Digest Annual Conference 2024 Keynote Speaker: Steven Rowley

We are THRILLED to have New York Times-bestselling author Steven Rowley as the keynote at this year's conference! Follow the link to register today: https://t.co/QlWYkd4WSs

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Announcing the July/August 2024 issue of Writer's Digest with articles focused on writing inspired by nature and an interview with Steven Rowley about his new novel, The Guncle Abroad.
https://t.co/w8WHZk0n1G

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"Totally." Michael Woodson...a lot. You can totally listen or watch the full episode at the link here: https://t.co/i803zvS1Vy

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NEW PODCAST: AI Stole My Name!

In this episode of "Writer's Digest Presents," @JaneFriedman tells Michael Woodson about finding AI-generated content under her name that she didn't write.

Listen here: https://t.co/qwVwSQDauN
Watch here: https://t.co/hAXyLS6qTI

[Michael Woodson @MWoodsonWrites]

MOBILITY is already one of my favorite books of 2023, and we are lucky to have someone like @lydiakiesling writing such detailed, nuanced stories for us to read. Loved talking with her!

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NEW PODCAST! In the newest episode of the "Writer's Digest Presents" podcast, we chat with author @lydiakiesling about misdirecting readers, climate fiction, and her new novel, MOBILITY.

Listen wherever you stream podcasts or watch it on YouTube here: https://t.co/FaCK0Cl4Zs

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We’re ONE MONTH AWAY from the Writer’s Digest Annual Conference in New York City! Who knows—if you attend this year, you might be giving the keynote speech another year! Follow the link in our bio to register for the conference TODAY!⁠

Register here: https://t.co/HqnWv6Y6Ec

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Any insight into @blgtylr's mind has us in awe 🥲 big thanks to @MWoodsonWrites for this great interview in @WritersDigest about Brandon's "deeply felt novel" THE LATE AMERICANS!

https://t.co/CBBF3Ha69q

[Michael Woodson @MWoodsonWrites]

TV is, of course, very good right now, lots of good TV, good for good TV, but my god “The Bear” season two is so excellent it’s making me rethink what I thought was good before.

[Michael Woodson @MWoodsonWrites]

Thinking about her* again.

*the opening sentence of THE BELL JAR

[Michael Woodson @MWoodsonWrites]

@Writer003 Hi Theresa! Thanks for reaching out! "Melmoth" by Sarah Perry and "Beloved" by Toni Morrison come to mind, but it sounds to me like magical realism might be the avenue for you to explore! I wrote about magical realism as well here: https://t.co/DegxcIWQlq

[Michael Woodson @MWoodsonWrites]

Just a few things about me: My two favorite books are FATES AND FURIES by Lauren Groff and ANOTHER BROOKLYN by Jacqueline Woodson. Ali Smith's sentences take my breath away. I make a lot of typos, please leave me alone about it.

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ATTENTION AGENTS AND EDITORS!

We're looking for literary agents and editors to join us in New York this summer for the Writer's Digest Annual Conference!

[Michael Woodson @MWoodsonWrites]

Re-entering my Judy Blume era, thanks be to ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT'S ME, MARGARET.

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Anyway idk it gives me chills still and it felt meant to be and she was right, I loved the book, and I’ve loved every subsequent book he’s published since. I’m so excited for his newest novel, SHY, which was just released in the states! And that cover. 😍😍😍😍😍

[Michael Woodson @MWoodsonWrites]

When we were on our honeymoon in London, my husband and I went to @Dauntbooks and I saw GRIEF IS THE THING WITH FEATHERS by @maxjohnporter on a table and wanted to buy it, but told myself to just wait until we got back to the states since it was available at home, too. (1/3)

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Cut to the last day of our trip and we went back to Daunt, and I just decided what the hell, buy it while you’re here. When I went to the register, the bookseller said, “Max used to work here. We’re so excited for him. You’re going to love this book.” (2/3)

[Michael Woodson @MWoodsonWrites]

The May/June 2023 issue of WD 😍 featuring Brandon Taylor on the cover who I was lucky enough to interview.

Order a copy here or find it on newsstands: https://t.co/xHYKOeLf3p

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We are so thrilled to share that the one and only @blgtylr is the cover of @WritersDigest May/June issue!

It will also feature an interview with Brandon, discussing THE LATE AMERICANS and so much more 🤩

https://t.co/1jy6TwqJn3

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How does Michael Woodson define success? By celebrating the small moments along the way—including the rejections!

Watch the full editorial roundtable here:

[Michael Woodson @MWoodsonWrites]

Novel-in-stories. We love.