Counting down our most popular writing articles of 2018
See our readers’ picks for the top 10 most popular articles, essays, and features of the year. Read More “Counting down our most popular writing articles of 2018”
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Read the best-selling novels published in 2018
Which fiction authors ruled the charts this year? The results might surprise you. Read More “Read the best-selling novels published in 2018”
The most popular writing prompts of 2018
Here are the top five prompts that struck our readers’ fancy this year. Read More “The most popular writing prompts of 2018”
Announcing the best writing books of 2018
Need a little help with your holiday shopping? Treat the wordsmiths in your life to one (or all) of our favorite writerly books of the year. Read More “Announcing the best writing books of 2018”
Ayobami Adebayo: Writers on Writing
“Knowing that I will rewrite everything anyway, I allow myself to go off on several tangents when I’m working on the first draft of a story or a novel.” Read More “Ayobami Adebayo: Writers on Writing”
Our 5 favorite books of the year for food lovers
Any foodie on your list will devour these delicious reads. Read More “Our 5 favorite books of the year for food lovers”
Lauret Savoy: Writers on Writing
The award-winning author of “Trace: Memory, History, Race, and the American Landscape,” shares the most important thing she has learned about writing. Read More “Lauret Savoy: Writers on Writing”
5 perfect Thanksgiving books to read before the big day
Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War by Nathaniel Philbrick We’re starting the list with the very first Thanksgiving: best-selling author and National Book Award … Read More “5 perfect Thanksgiving books to read before the big day”
5 of the best food memoirs by chefs to read this fall
Love food? Love nonfiction? Then you’ll devour these top picks written by veterans of the restaurant industry. Read More “5 of the best food memoirs by chefs to read this fall”
Read the books that inspired these classic 5 horror movies
Sure, you know Stephen King’s produced a truckload of books-turned-movies, from Stanley Kubrick’s classic film version of The Shining to Kathy Bates’ devastating performance in Misery. But … Read More “Read the books that inspired these classic 5 horror movies”
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The top 5 best-selling novels of 2018 (so far)
The best-selling books on our list are a varied bunch, with authors ranging from an acclaimed novelist to a former president. Read More “The top 5 best-selling novels of 2018 (so far)”
The top 10 do’s and don’ts of submitting to literary agents
Before querying agents make sure to do or not do each of these items. Read More “The top 10 do’s and don’ts of submitting to literary agents”
Successful self-published authors share their top tips
We hear whispers that indie authors can make just as much as – if not more than – traditionally published authors. But who are these mythical indie authors, and how are they making it work? Read More “Successful self-published authors share their top tips”