After 35 years of teaching fiction writing, the prize-winning author shares her wisdom. First tip? Don’t write what you know… I don’t think it’s a bad thing to want to write a first sentence so ...

Letters and faxes are an extremely effective way of communicating with your elected officials. Many legislators believe that a letter represents not only the position of the writer but also many other ...

A will ensures your assets are passed on to the heirs of your choosing. You can complete simple wills using software, but it might be better to hire an attorney if your finances are complex. In ...

SCRIBE STATUE. FOUND: Lagash, Iraq. CULTURE: Sumerian. DATE: ca. 2400 B.C. LANGUAGE: Sumerian. In early 2016, hundreds of media outlets around the world reported that a set of recently deciphered ...

Not sure if that brilliant article was penned by a human or AI? Here are some simple ways to tell. Rachel is a freelancer based in Echo Park, Los Angeles and has been writing and producing content for ...

Where someone with years of hard-won personal experience, and lots of trial and error, shares everything they’ve learned. Read more here. I’m not anti-tech per se, but there are certain modern ...

Even if your professor knows who you are, it can never hurt to give a brief introduction. Simply giving your preferred name, year, major, and the course you’re enrolled in can provide a great deal of ...

The 2026 tax season is upon us. The IRS will begin accepting federal tax returns on Jan. 26 and, for most taxpayers, the last day to file is April 15, 2026. People in areas impacted by FEMA-designated ...