"Be concise and precise." It's just one of many rules to live by as a journalist. However, when it comes to writing fiction, the rules aren't quite the same. So how can you use a technical writing style to craft a short story or novel? We asked author...

"Be concise and precise." It's just one of many rules to live by as a journalist. However, when it comes to writing fiction, the rules aren't quite the same. So how can you use a technical writing style to craft a short story or novel? We asked author...

Have you ever wondered how to handle character stereotypes in your writing? Often, our immediate reaction is to run as far away from them as possible. But Author Tracy Quan has a different approach. She says to “have fun with it,” and use the character...

Have you ever wondered how to handle character stereotypes in your writing? Often, our immediate reaction is to run as far away from them as possible. But Author Tracy Quan has a different approach. She says to “have fun with it,” and use the character...

Is knowing how to report and write enough for a journalist? No it's not, according to expert Bill Handy, journalism professor at Northwestern University. Handy shares the best skill set for modern journalism in today’s changing writing environment...

Diving deep into your past to write a memoir can be an overwhelming task, both practically and emotionally. There is a lot of information to cover, and you may be worrying whether or not you can cover it all and cover it well. Pulitzer Prize nominated...

Charu Suri, travel blogger at www.butterflydiary.com, shares professional tips on pitching stories for travel writers. She goes into how to find a hidden gem, create a unique pitch for your story, and avoid rookie mistakes. Her suggestions for success...

The Internet is a powerful tool in many ways. Authors can now leverage it for every aspect of their writing, publishing, and marketing journey. Author Rhiannon Frater shares how she accidentally built a fan base and platform online and then leveraged...

Diving deep into your past to write a memoir can be an overwhelming task, both practically and emotionally. There is a lot of information to cover, and you may be worrying whether or not you can cover it all and cover it well. Pulitzer Prize nominated...

Children’s author and illustrator Kathryn Otoshi describes how to choose writing competitions and how she leveraged competitions when first starting out as a writer. When considering a writing contest, look at the organization behind who's running the...