So you’re sitting at your desk, staring at the blank screen.The dreaded mouse cursor keeps flashing and it’s slowly driving you insane.In your head, you know exactly what the e-book is about

Writing the plot for a story is never simple. If you are just starting out writing fiction, a template can help you get started and structure your outline.

Her best-selling children’s books included “Henry Huggins” and “Ramona the Pest.”

I try to write using ordinary words and simple sentences. That kind of writing is easier to read, and the easier something is to read, the more deeply readers will engage with it. The less energy they expend on your prose, the more they'll have left for your ideas.

Young authors may be self-censoring because they worry they will be "trolled" or "cancelled", according to celebrated writer Sir Kazuo Ishiguro. Sir Kazuo, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2017, warned that a "climate of fear" was preventing some people from writing what they want.

As part of our commitment to recognizing literary excellence, the San Diego Book Awards Association is proud to publish a series of seven author interviews conducted to demystify what it takes to be the best in your genre.

The gossip sheets of yesteryear have been reborn as email newsletters

Fantasy author Terry Goodkind, who created the decades-long series The Sword of Truth, has died at 72 years old. He leaves behind an important but complicated legacy, as his personal views and attitude tended to collide with his work.

Confessions from the writers, directors, and producers.

After the end of World War I, the collection writers and critics met at New York City’s Algonquin Hotel for a “10-year lunch” that epitomized the glamour and excitement of the decade.

The three-time Hugo award winner is one of the biggest names in modern scifi. She talks about overcoming racism to rewrite the future

7 tips to clean up your dirty first draft before you publish

Writing is hard, but don’t overlook the difficulty — and the importance — of editing your own work before letting others see it. Here’s how.

The horror writer says he understands why fans have said the COVID-19 pandemic feels like living inside one of his novels. King says he doesn't feel panic or terror, but rather, a "gnawing anxiety."

Plain language makes it easier for the public to read, understand, and use government communications.

There is nothing more sustaining to long-term creative work than time and space – and these things cost money

What should an essay be? Many people would say persuasive. That's what a lot of us were taught essays should be. But I think we can aim for something more ambitious: that an essay should be useful.

Whether you’re a seasoned freelance writer or a beginner with no experience, freelance writing jobs are plentiful — if you know where to look.

Use this simple 5-part structure to publish more often

If you're looking for a way to make money and you enjoy writing, one legit option is to write and sell books or ebooks on Amazon. The world of self-publishing has changed very rapidly over the past 5 years, and Amazon's platform has been a major contributor to those changes. Amazon makes it possible for the average person to become a published author and make money by selling books of all types. Regardless of whether you already have an existing audience or are starting from scratch, it's very possible to make money with this approach, and people all over the