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Remember when you finished a book and just sat in complete silence? The official title “DNF” didn’t exist back then. There was no need to justify yourself to your book buddies. ...

The flaw of stereotypes is not that they are fabricated, but that they are incomplete. This is the danger of a single story.

Finishing a short story gives readers a small but meaningful win. That feeling of completion builds confidence and reinforces the habit of reading.

Whether you’re always reading fantasy books or you can’t resist finding a comfortable corner to continue immersing yourself in a romantic novel, reading is a wonderful thing to do. However, with techn...

The November 9 crooner has carved out a niche with emotionally immersive narratives. Here are 5 authors like Colleen Hoover to consider.

If you’re looking to explore non-fiction, studying exceptional memoir examples can be one of the best ways to understand the craft.

National Book Lovers Day should not only be a celebration of bibliophiles, but a reminder of the transformative power of literature.

Fiction doesn’t promise solutions. It doesn’t moralize. It simply offers a window into someone else’s world and asks: Can you stay here a while?

These biases affect every aspect of publishing, from the manuscripts gambled upon by literary agents, publishing decisions, literary awards, and even the reading preferences of book influencers. ...

Measuring Time, winner of the Virginia Library Foundation prize for fiction (2008), follows the lives of two persons (Mamo and LaMamo) and how the course of their dreams, motivations, disinterest and ...

African myths and histories seem to be something of a joke to some these days- a spectacle propped up for the highest bidder, used only for its commercial opportunity rather than any intrinsic value. ...

The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives and The Girl With The Louding Voice each fulfilled promises to be entertaining, lessons-filled, and insightful.

Character analysis teaches us to read with intention, to write with compassion, and to recognize ourselves on every page.

So, are you a fiction or non-fiction writer who’s stumped on what to write about? Here are some unusual sources of inspiration to fuel your creativity.

Spark creativity with these 50 creative writing prompts for middle schoolers. Story starters, news ideas and more to inspire young writers

Discover the key differences between Contemporary Fiction and Literary Fiction, from storytelling style to readability and audience appeal

Today, writers are needed who combine creativity with technical expertise, professionalism, and adaptability.

Freelance writing jobs abound, and, depending on your skill set, you might find yourself working anywhere across the broad fiction-nonfiction spectrum.