Strategies for getting the most out of what your characters say and how they say it Sure, dialogue records conversation. But it can do so much more--if you know how to wield it. Dialogue can provide subtle backstory, vivid characterization, or shoot...

Singer-songwriter Richard Marx has sold more than 30 million albums, scored 14 chart-topping singles, and has earned a Grammy for Song of the Year. What's his secret for writing songs that are adored by so many and that stand the test of time? Marx...

Singer-songwriter Richard Marx has sold more than 30 million albums, scored 14 chart-topping singles, and has earned a Grammy for Song of the Year. What's his secret for writing songs that are adored by so many and that stand the test of time? Marx...

Singaporean poet and photographer Marc Nair entered his first poetry slam contest before really understanding what these events entailed. He had been writing for a few years but had never performed spoken word poetry, so his first poetry slam became...

Author and speaker Janet Mitchell has a large portfolio of nonfiction work including her personal story Taking a Stand , and stories published in 11 editions of Chicken Soup for the Soul . In this interview, she shares her inspiration, writing, and editing...

Podcasts are more relevant than ever. In 2019, 90 million Americans (or 32% of the country) had listened to a podcast in the last 30 days when surveyed, according to Statista . And 66% of the respondents in the Discover Pods 2019 Podcast Trends Report...

Andrea Dunlop details her experience and insider advice as a published author who has gone through the traditional publishing journey. She was inspired to write her novel because of her life-changing experience studying abroad in college. Her novel...

Andrea Dunlop details her experience and insider advice as a published author who has gone through the traditional publishing journey. She was inspired to write her novel because of her life-changing experience studying abroad in college. Her novel...