American writing instruction has always involved some level of torture. What happens when technology makes it easy?

As a writer, I am aware of the long and pervasive discourse about the difficulty of writing. Writing is arduous and enervating, frequently frustrating, wrought with failure, and also, I believe, a fun ...

As someone who enjoys writing (and reading), I deeply admire anyone who has written a book. Many people say they have an idea for a book, but so few put pen to paper. There’s a reason for this — ...

When a reader opens the pages of a fantasy novel, they might relish in anticipation of entering a new, imaginative world and a thrilling and delightful reading experience. But, what does writing ...

One of my nerdy little hobbies is collecting quotations from the famous and not-so-famous about good writing. After enduring many slings and arrows of outrageous writing misfortune, I’ve learned not ...