Every author needs a mentor. These 9 books about writing offer practical tips and honest advice to help you master your craft ...

In The Way of the Fearless Writer, Beth Kempton outlines a creative practice inspired by Buddhist philosophy. In a departure from advice that centers on “painful effort,” Kempton contends that ...

The world of book writing is being reshaped by the advent of artificial intelligence (AI). For those who are considering the use of AI in their writing endeavors, it’s important to grasp both the ...

What if writing a book no longer required months of painstaking effort, late nights, and endless rewrites? Imagine crafting an entire manuscript—complete with polished prose, cohesive structure, and ...

Every time I turn around, Jami Attenberg has published another novel or memoir. But I do not begrudge her this, because I know how she does it. For years, Jami has enlisted conspirators in writing a ...

Many of us write books in our heads yet publish none. Empty sheets and blank screens can be intimidating. Yet time, content or resourcefulness are usually not the main culprits that stop us from ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about Black and neurodivergent identity in the workplace. Are you retired or changing careers? Have you worked in the same ...

Writing a book can be an intimidating yet rewarding endeavor. Beyond personal satisfaction, the process of authoring a book has far-reaching implications for professional development. Whether you’re ...

Getting from the concept or idea of a book you’d like to write to a finished product is a long journey, and like any journey, it begins with some simple first steps. To help you get started, here are ...

My phone pinged with a text from an old graduate-school friend who, like me, is now a professor. He had just heard that I signed a contract with Random House to write a “trade” book. Could I talk with ...

Indulge me and say the following out loud: Students should read fewer books and write less expository prose. Did that feel right? I doubt it. But that’s the message the National Council of Teachers of ...

In an Instagram post on Monday, the pop star shared the news and detailed her process. By Lexy Perez Associate Editor In an Instagram post on Monday, the pop star shared the news and detailed how ...