My new book arrived on my doorstep today: “Writing Tools for the College Admissions Essay.” If you are counting, that makes 21 books with my name on the cover as editor or author. But it is only with ...

Over the decades that I’ve been a professional writer, dozens of people have told me they want to write a book about their inner and outer lives as cabbies, baristas, pet sitters, pizza deliverers, ...

There are a ton of reasons why you might consider writing books. You might want to prove your expertise on a given topic or create a funnel for your business. You might need a book in order to ...

A major survey of business book authors provides insights into every aspect of writing a business book. You've got expertise, insights, and a story to tell. You're thinking about writing a business ...

From The Hobbit to Oathbringer, these high fantasy books have the best writing in the genre, to the point where they can ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jodie Cook covers AI and founder-led growth for business owners. This article details a 7-step process for authors to write a ...

From outward appearances, writing books is not a swashbuckling career choice. Read about all of the writers who will be part of November’s 10-day Charleston Literary Festival by clicking on the ...

In “Thirty Recommendations for Good Writing Habits,” an essay published in 2013, the writer and translator Lydia Davis offers a cardinal rule: “work on your character.” (She happened on a variation of ...