ArticleTalking Writing for Animals on the Animal Rights Show
I recently joined the inspiring team behind the Animal Rights Show to talk Writing for Animals. I hope you enjoy it!
September 1, 2026
Resources
Articles, writing prompts, books and species guides for writers who write about and for animals.
Books on Writing
Books about writing for animals.
Books by Species
Selected fiction and nonfiction books about animals.
Latest articles
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News & eventsMarch to End Animal Testing
Ivan Pavlov invented modern animal testing. Sadly, the practice is still with us today. Fortunately, more and more people are awakening to the suffering of dogs, cats, pigs, chimps and so many other animals.
August 20, 2026
News & eventsWriting for Animals Open Mic (July 2026)
Many people were not able to make this wonderful event so I have recorded it. I hope you enjoy these amazing readings/writings
August 1, 2026
News & eventsHear from Writing for Animals alumni
Come be inspired by the latest writings from Writing for Animals alumni… Via ZoomDate: Wednesday, July 29, 2026Time: 5-6 p.m. Pacific Time This event is free and all are welcome; registration is required.
July 15, 2026
ArticleAnimals and euphemisms
We live our lives surrounded by euphemisms. People don’t die, they leave us or pass on. People aren’t fired they are let go or RIF’d.
April 19, 2026
ArticleW4A alum featured in New York Times
Writing for Animals alum Mary Akers was featured in The New York Times this week.
March 26, 2026
Books
All books →Animal Writes
Nonfiction
Dogland
Jacki Skole
Nonfiction
Floreana
Midge Raymond
Fiction
Grizzly Confidential
Kevin Grange
Nonfiction
Inside of a Dog
Alexandra Horowitz
Nonfiction
Love and Ordinary Creatures
Gwyn Hyman Rubio
FictionBooks by Species
All species →Selected fiction and nonfiction books about animals.
