I like to break my books up into the smallest possible units. “Writing Tools” set the standard: 50 chapters at about 1,000 words per chapter. (Total: 50,000-plus words.) Let’s do the math again: 200 ...

When I was a kid, I devoured every fantasy novel I could get my hands on, and that includes the Chronicles of Narnia books by C.S. Lewis. I found the books to be incredibly accessible and to hold up ...

Clark ends his piece with a chant: “A page a day equals a book a year.” And sure, if you squint, stay off social media, and ...

Award-winning author Larry Sweazy will present a novel writing workshop ... finding support, and writing tips. Attendees should come prepared to write. Exercises will cover how many words you ...

Here’s how Copilot can help you polish your book description: My manuscript is finally done, but I’m struggling to write a good book description. What are some tips for writing a good book blurb? I ...

a person would get paid well enough (from a big old book advance?) to take unpaid leave from their day job and spend their time writing that brilliant book. In my mind, at least, they’re tucked ...

Writing a novel is often compared to running a marathon—a long and arduous thing that requires stamina and perseverance. It’s a common analogy, but does it really capture the experience? The reality ...

New York Times bestselling author Michael Tougias will visit the Public Library on May 5 to talk about the history of the ...

keeping the faith in the writing process and the newer stories,” Gershow said. Her first book was published in 2009. “Survival Tips,” her second publication, came out 15 years later.

The author gave three tips to making money from writing for the media: The power of one thousand, specialization and consistency. Passages of the 40-minute book reading by the author, moderated ...