Mergers and acquisitions, or M&A as the process is more commonly known in the business world, reached an all-time high in 2021 as companies struggled to find their footing following shutdowns and a “new normal” brought about by the pandemic. While M&As made headlines at that time with mega-deals in the $20- to $30-billion range, […]

School may be out for summer, but it’s also a great time to work on your creative writing. What does true mastery of the short story look like? Literary legend Joyce Carol Oates has a MasterClass in short fiction, and as you might imagine, there’s no better person to teach you to write short stories. […]

If you’re not sure how you’d like to get your book out into the world, the host of possibilities in the publishing industry from traditional to indie can feel daunting. But today, we welcome Jericho Writers founder Harry Bingham to share insight about hybrid publishing. Read on to see if it might be a good […]

Ursula Le Guin is probably best known for her sci-fi and fantasy, but she also wrote poetry, creative nonfiction, and literary fiction. She won numerous awards for her work, and today, we share a few Ursula Le Guin quotes on writing to inspire you to keep working toward your literary dream.  Photo by Marian Wood […]

If you’ve ever found yourself wasting time or just overwhelmed with time management in general, today’s guest writer has an interesting perspective on how to waste time as a writer—and still invest in your personal growth and quality time with those people and things you want most.  Welcome to guest writer Emil Rem! Read more […]

Stuck on the distinction between “in to” and “into”? You’re not alone! Using the single word “into” is often misplaced with two individual words, “in” and “to.”  In this article, you’ll learn some quick grammar rules that can help you remember how and when to use these words in the English language to avoid this […]

If you saw the words “expository essay” on a writing assignment, would your mind draw a blank? Would you immediately feel as if you had stumbled into unexplored territory? Well there’s good news. This post is written by guest writer Dixie-Ann Belle. You can learn more about Dixie-Anne at the end of this article. Welcome […]

If you had 5 minutes – or better yet, 5 seconds, could you describe WHY your organization exists? Would your colleagues describe it in the same way? And more importantly, would they FEEL a strong connection to the company’s purpose? Companies with a clear business purpose statement, and that use their purpose statement to connect […]

When you have to write about yourself, do you hit a roadblock? If so, you’re not alone. There are a number of situations when you have to write about yourself for school, work, or publication. Let’s break down a few ways to make it easier and then use some prompts to get you started. When […]

Have you ever wondered which draft you are working on? Do you wonder what the difference is between your first draft, your second draft, and editing your book? Let’s break down the first draft definition and the differences between drafts. When writing multiple drafts of a book, you may be halfway through your rough draft […]