For Elizabeth McCracken, writing a novel requires attention to matters as small as punctuation and as capacious as the ...

Good novelists create characters who are complex. unique, and have relatable human needs and feelings. Joyce Carol Oates is one of our best contemporary novelists, and has created a host of memorable ...

Writing a book is no small feat. Whether you’re crafting a gripping novel or a thought-provoking non-fiction piece, the process can feel overwhelming—plot holes to fill, characters to flesh out, ...

Many people want to write a book, but few actually do it because of how difficult the process can be. I’ve interviewed thousands of business professionals and thought leaders about their books, and ...

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, ...

This week’s story, “ Deal-Breaker ,” will appear in your new collection, “ This Is Not About Us ,” which comes out in ...