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, ...

While many Americans aspire to write a book, only a small fraction secure a traditional publishing deal each year. Industry consolidation means fewer publishers and editors, making it more competitive ...