College essay writing can seem daunting. One feels compelled to do well, remain concentrated, and follow deadlines. It’s not as difficult as it looks, so don’t be concerned. A few useful tips and the ...

From emails to instant messages, not to mention reports and presentations, writing is an essential skill for pretty much anyone with a job. But how many missed opportunities or bad business decisions ...

(BPT) - Can you remember the last time you undertook a creative activity or project? If it's been a while, don't blame yourself. You might be tempted to attribute it to a lack of motivation, but — ...

I recently left my legal career of nearly 12 years to pursue my writing. Things began decently enough, but slowly backslid into a general apathy and laziness that I can’t seem to snap out of. Without ...

For the past six years, I’ve been a full-time freelance writer, working from a home office in rural Illinois. Remote work allows me the freedom and flexibility to work collaboratively with teams from ...

I’ve spent most of the past 15 years writing for my supper, and I’ve learned at least one thing in that time: When it’s time to write, concentration is critical. But in our distractastic online ...

We have all been reading the news about disappointing literacy rates in California, which have been exacerbated by the pandemic and online learning. Last month, State Superintendent of Public ...

I understand well Gary Mielo’s frustration with students’ writing revisions (“Writing as Process: Rewarding the Slipshod?,” Commentary, Sept. 12, 2007). However, writing for many is, as it was for ...