Every author needs a mentor. These 9 books about writing offer practical tips and honest advice to help you master your craft ...

Every time I turn around, Jami Attenberg has published another novel or memoir. But I do not begrudge her this, because I know how she does it. For years, Jami has enlisted conspirators in writing a ...

When most people talk about a book changing their life, they’re talking about a book they read — a book that changed their perspective or way of thinking. But for many authors, writing a book can be ...

There are two main publishing paths: traditional publishing and self-publishing. Each has its pros and cons. Books have a timeless nature to them. Long after you’ve retired from active business, your ...

What if writing a book no longer required months of painstaking effort, late nights, and endless rewrites? Imagine crafting an entire manuscript—complete with polished prose, cohesive structure, and ...

A major survey of business book authors provides insights into every aspect of writing a business book. You've got expertise, insights, and a story to tell. You're thinking about writing a business ...

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 ...

The world of book writing is being reshaped by the advent of artificial intelligence (AI). For those who are considering the use of AI in their writing endeavors, it’s important to grasp both the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about Black and neurodivergent identity in the workplace. Are you retired or changing careers? Have you worked in the same ...

Here are two words that might make you swoon with longing or simmer with envy: book leave. In an ideal book leave, a person would get paid well enough (from a big old book advance?) to take unpaid ...