We spoke to two award-winning authors for their tips on how to make it from start to finish. Here's how they take notes, organize chapters, and—yes—get comfy.

In a column last February, I described the six main elements of a book proposal: overview, competition, market, author description, table of contents, and sample chapter. But I focused on one of ...

A new book shows how writing a thank you letter can boost your confidence and improve your career.

3. Write a note of congratulations. You don’t even have to know the person. If you liked a book, contact the author and say, “I loved your book.” ...

I used to write during faculty meetings. Folks thought I was taking notes! This was helpful for me to write. I hope some of you will pursue your book-writing ambitions in June at Poynter.

Jami Attenberg, Roxane Gay, Alex Chee, and other novelists explain how to write a book. The first trick is: You have to write a 1000 words every day. The second trick is: You have to have fun.

Etiquette expert Diane Gottsman explains how to write a proper thank-you note with grace and ease, even if you're not a writer.

Are you dreaming of writing a book sometime in the future? Could 2016 be the year you take it from thought to action? A book is the new fastest way to get your message out, share value about your ...