Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I help people advocate for themselves and leverage opportunities. You don’t need to write a book to be a writer. You don’t need to ...

I’ve lost count of how many people have told me they’d like to be a writer, just like me. Or just like other writers here at Forbes.com. Or elsewhere. Or that they wish they had done that before ...

Imagine this. You have a great idea for a screenplay. You spend hours maladaptive daydreaming about your characters and their ...

Freelance writing is a booming industry, and it could be a great way to enjoy remote work and set your own schedule. Yet becoming a freelance writer can be difficult and confusing, especially in the ...

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It doesn't take much equipment to be a writer: a pen, some paper, and a few delusions of grandeur are more than enough to get you started. But let's say that you're a writer who never seems to have ...

I know 54 degrees might sound pleasant to Americans not living in Southern California right now, but on this December evening during which Santa Claus and omicron are locked in what feels like an ...

Got any friends who you've been meaning to catch up with but it never happens? Or are you feeling burnt out on your phone and longing for a more intimate way of keeping in touch? Why not write a ...

This story is part of Lit City, our comprehensive guide to the literary geography of Los Angeles. What makes a writer a Los Angeles writer? How much does place really affect a writer’s work? We asked ...