In addition to being an editor at Insider, I'm also a first-time published author. I wrote the bulk of my debut novel, "This Way Out," in just one month in 2020. My key advice is to write what you ...

Writer and former New Orleans resident Dev Jannerson has participated in National Novel Writing Month an impressive eight times, three times hitting the coveted 50,000-word mark. Jannerson’s first ...

Ever dreamed of writing a novel that will be remembered for years to come? It may seem like an overwhelming task, but it is possible. The key is putting in the hard work and developing your craft. You ...

Have you always wanted to write a book? Here's your chance. Now in its 23rd year, a nonprofit group known as National Novel Writing Month issues a challenge for November: Draft 50,000 words of a ...

Creative writing can be difficult. Writer’s block can last for months at a stretch. And as much as one may argue that a story’s idea is the main thing, the environment around which it is created plays ...

Now that my new memoir is out in the world, I’ve been binging craft books in an attempt to teach myself how I might write a novel. It’s frequently proven to be little more than an elaborate way to ...

The 38th Annual Writers Studio Writers' Conference will take place Saturday, Oct. 8, at Butterworth Center, 1105 8th St., Moline. The event is free and open to the public. Keynote speaker is ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Theodore McDarrah writes about practical philosophy for leaders. This article is more than 4 years old. As a COVID-19 infected man ...