Writing a book is a major undertaking that requires substantial time, effort and dedication. With over a million books published each year, the competition is fierce. Yet every bestselling author ...

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In the ever-evolving landscape of book writing, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful ally for authors. As we look ahead to 2024, it’s clear that the fusion of human creativity with ...

Over the decades that I’ve been a professional writer, dozens of people have told me they want to write a book about their inner and outer lives as cabbies, baristas, pet sitters, pizza deliverers, ...

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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 ...

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How to write a novel in 2026, how to stay focused, how to finish a project, and when not to, from one of fantasy's most prolific bestsellers.