# The Writer

> Monthly magazine for writers offering craft advice, interviews, and publishing tips. (iPhone/iPad app by Madavor Media.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-writer/id694570978 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Madavor Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/526058960)
- Category: Magazines & Newspapers, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.67/5 from 27 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.2 · 26 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-09-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-writer/id694570978/reviews.md

## What is The Writer?

The Writer is the official app for The Writer Magazine, which is the country's oldest continuously published magazine for writers. For 125 years this magazine has been serving everyone from novice writers up to the most experiences in the field. Appearing monthly, The Writer offers advice and instruction on the craft of writing, as well as author interviews, tips on publishing and freelance writing, news about markets and profiles of top writers in all genres.	

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This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues.
Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest issue.
 
Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal, as stated above, within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period.
 
If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged.
 
Users can register for/ login to an account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. 
 
We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved.
If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store
 
Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed via the Options menu in-app or via the App Support link.
 
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You can find our Privacy Policy here and Terms of Use here:
https://www.madavor.com/privacy-policy
You can find our Terms and Conditions on the same page, here:
https://www.madavor.com/privacy-policy

## Key features

- Writing craft advice
- Author interviews
- Publishing tips
- Freelance writing guidance
- Market news
- Writer profiles

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Writer Mag | $32.99 | per year |
| The Writer Mag | $5.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| December 2013 | $5.99 | one-time |
| January 2014 | $5.99 | one-time |
| March 2014 | $5.99 | one-time |
| August 2014 | $5.99 | one-time |
| November 2014 | $5.99 | one-time |
| August 2016 | $5.99 | one-time |
| December 2016 | $5.99 | one-time |
| January 2017 | $4.99 | one-time |
| August 2023 (id:728996) | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-writer/id694570978/reviews.md

### 1/5 — What happened to this magazine?

*2024-01-17*

I loved this magazine, and it just stopped publishing, took everything off its app and website, and won’t communicate at all with its paid subscribers. Please come back. What happened?

### 1/5 — Terrible performance

*2019-11-18, version 10.0*

My issues fail to open 75% of the time. I’ve tried uninstalling and reinstalling several times. The magazine itself is wonderful, but this app just fails to work.

### 3/5 — No cover view and slow!

*2019-10-03, version 10.0*

This app is barebones which is why I can’t understand why it’s so sluggish and unresponsive. I’m glad I still have the physical subscription as well since the app is lackluster, to put it mildly.

### 2/5 — No library view

*2017-02-21, version 8.3*

I wish the app had a way to view just your purchases, instead of having to thumb through a stack of every issue to find the one I bought previously.

### 2/5 — How does one enlarge text

*2017-01-01, version 8.3*

I just renewed my subscription online instead of via paper. How do you enlarge the text. I can make it somewhat bigger, but it is too small for me to read comfortably.

## Frequently asked questions about The Writer

### What content does The Writer offer?

The Writer provides monthly advice and instruction on the craft of writing, author interviews, tips on publishing and freelance writing, news about markets, and profiles of top writers across all genres.

### How can I purchase issues of The Writer?

You can purchase the current issue and back issues directly within the app. Subscriptions are also available, starting from the latest issue.

### What are the subscription options for The Writer?

The Writer offers two subscription plans: a monthly subscription for $5.99 and an annual subscription for $32.99. Subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

### Does The Writer offer a free trial?

Yes, if a subscription offers a free trial, you will not be charged until the trial period ends. You can cancel during the free trial via your iTunes account settings at least 24 hours before the subscription period concludes to avoid charges.

### How do I protect my purchased issues with The Writer?

You can register for or log in to an account within the app. This feature protects your issues if you lose your device and allows you to browse your purchases across multiple platforms.

### What devices is The Writer available on?

The Writer is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

### How often is The Writer updated?

The Writer magazine is published monthly. The app was last updated on April 16, 2023, with version 7.2.2.

### What is the user sentiment for The Writer?

The Writer has an average rating of 3.7 stars from 27 ratings, indicating a mixed but generally positive user reception.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 7.2.2 — 2023-04-16

New and improved app homepage
New subscription page
My Account controls
Numerous bug fixes and improvements

We're here to help! Please contact appsupport@emagazines.com with any questions or feedback.

### 13.5.3 — 2021-06-17

New and improved app homepage
Numerous bug fixes and improvements

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