People often make the mistake of thinking that writers don’t really work. The truth is: Writing is hard, sometimes painful work that requires detailed preparation, practice and persistence. Here are several things you should do to get started as a writer...

Creative nonfiction is a popular genre that encompasses many kinds of books, including bestsellers such as Wild by Cheryl Strayed, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot, and The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson. To get started...

According to the writing platform EduBirdie, more than half of the world’s total population now uses social media . That's 3.96 billion people interacting on platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For authors wanting to create a social media...

For memoirists and other writers, personal narrative essays can be a great way to get your work published and your name out there, while also allowing you to fine-tune your writing craft. For college applicants and others applying for positions that...