When most people talk about a book changing their life, they’re talking about a book they read — a book that changed their perspective or way of thinking. But for many authors, writing a book can be ...

Every time I turn around, Jami Attenberg has published another novel or memoir. But I do not begrudge her this, because I know how she does it. For years, Jami has enlisted conspirators in writing a ...

Writing a book is a major undertaking that requires substantial time, effort and dedication. With over a million books published each year, the competition is fierce. Yet every bestselling author ...

This story comes from Life Kit, NPR's podcast with tools to help you get it together. To listen to this episode, play the audio at the top of the page or find it here. It's kind of a truism that ...

Question: I had a bumpy transition out of the Navy. I learned a lot of what not to do and want to share it all in a book. Is that a good idea, and how would I get started? Answer: As the author of ...

Some advice — helpful and otherwise — on the literary life, from living authors and Aristotle. Credit...John Gall Supported by By Noor Qasim Writing a novel is daunting. Where to begin? And then how ...