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 years, I’ve published a couple of series supporting teachers who were interested in writing education books. I’ve written or edited 13 education-related books. Now that I’ve retired, I’m ...

'A Song of Ice and Fire' is one of the best-written fantasy series of all time. It created a cultural storm, reshaping what audiences expected from epic storytelling. To this day, very few have come ...

January is traditionally a month for starting projects, trying new things, and working to break bad habits — particularly anything that gets in the way of self-improvement or productivity. Polygon ...

Editor’s note: This essay was originally published in America on May 25, 1957, titled “Character and Form in Creative Writing.” On May 2 in New York, the Campion Award of the Catholic Book Club was ...

AI fiction tools are transforming how authors brainstorm, plot, and refine their stories. From general chatbots like ChatGPT to fiction-focused platforms like Sudowrite, these tools offer structure, ...

Have you ever wondered how some writers manage to keep readers hooked week after week with serialized stories that feel fresh, engaging, and carefully planned? Serialized storytelling is a unique art ...

Through epic tales of love, sprawling maps of castles, and endless puzzles of mystery, writers can bring fleshed-out worlds to life using different techniques. While writing, Iowa City area authors ...