2020 was not the year I wrote my first book—but it was the year I started thinking about it. And in typical freelance writer fashion, I decided to take advantage of my position and get some advice on ...

Becoming a published book author is a dream shared by many professionals, but the path to get there can seem complicated and daunting. Who better to offer guidance than those who have successfully ...

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 ...

It’s true: Writing a book is challenging, but it’s also extremely exciting and rewarding. And if you’ve always wanted to write one, I’m here today to encourage you to go for it. What started out as a ...

Jas Rawlinson is an author, ghostwriter, and award-nominated book coach. She says it's common for aspiring writers to struggle to follow through with book ideas. Having an accountability partner is ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Fast Company Executive ...

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In addition to being an editor at Insider, I'm also a first-time published author. I wrote the bulk of my debut novel, "This Way Out," in just one month in 2020. My key advice is to write what you ...

Previously in my author conversation series: Alejandro Varela, Ingrid Rojas Contreras, Megha Majumdar, Ada Limón, Chanda Prescod-Weinstein, Crystal Hana Kim and R. O. Kwon, Lydia Kiesling, and Bryan ...