The below guide on how to start a book is part of Glamour's Smart Goals series, which explores reasonable, quantifiable, and—crucially—sane ways to embark on self-improvement objectives you'd like to ...

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 ...

There are two main publishing paths: traditional publishing and self-publishing. Each has its pros and cons. Books have a timeless nature to them. Long after you’ve retired from active business, your ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about Black and neurodivergent identity in the workplace. Are you retired or changing careers? Have you worked in the same ...

“The Titanic was sinking so we jumped in the lifeboat and paddled like hell.” Since its inception, which featured former host Mary Alice Monroe, the show has branched out with live appearances, an ...

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 ...

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, ...

If you have a wealth of story ideas ready to write but you are finding it difficult to allocate time from your busy life to start the writing process. This quick guide will provide more information on ...

Having spent more than 30 years in the book publishing industry, I’ve witnessed a dramatic shift in how readers consume content. Today, content is abundant, but attention spans are short. We scan more ...