So below I list five questions to consider as you begin writing your book, along with tips and exercises to help you do so. It’s preferable to think about these issues in the early stages of writing, ...

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In his book, Old White Man Writing, Seattle resident Joshua Gidding attempts to come to terms with his privilege. Gidding grapples with the rapidly changing cultural norms in 21 st -century America ...

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At the 2024 Boston Book Festival, Louise Erdrich gave the Fiction keynote speech on her latest book, "The Mighty Red," and writing to learn.

Jenny Grigg is the talented book designer behind The Luminaries and Gerald Murnane’s last book. We asked her to explain how covers communicate – and how they can fall short.

Before you write the first words, create a plan for who the book will serve, how it will reach this audience and how you'll produce it. This will save you a lot of time down the road.

Key points Writing about ourselves has physical and mental health benefits. Self-exploration through writing leads to values, goals, and motivation clarity. Writing exercises like the prompt ...

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