Here’s some encouraging news: You only need two of the three to succeed. All three would be fantastic, but only two are required. Every book starts with an idea. But many of these ideas will be seen ...

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 ...

My new book arrived on my doorstep today: “Writing Tools for the College Admissions Essay.” If you are counting, that makes 21 books with my name on the cover as editor or author. But it is only with ...

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 ...

A business book can be a strategic asset fostering new revenue streams, but it rarely yields significant profit from royalties alone. Effective marketing and an established platform are crucial for a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about strategy. In other genres that is pretty common. Think of autobiographies, history books, and travel guides. In ...

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, ...

How to write a novel in 2026, how to stay focused, how to finish a project, and when not to, from one of fantasy's most prolific bestsellers.

In the ever-evolving landscape of book writing, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful ally for authors. As we look ahead to 2024, it’s clear that the fusion of human creativity with ...

As someone who enjoys writing (and reading), I deeply admire anyone who has written a book. Many people say they have an idea for a book, but so few put pen to paper. There’s a reason for this — ...