For important works like books and legal documents, professional editing isn’t a luxury—it’s essential.

When a book arrives exactly when you need it, consider it a gift from the celestial librarian.

Whether it’s a book or a blog post, start by catching the reader’s curiosity. An excerpt from Writing to Be Understood.

As writers, we tend to worship the Muse and undervalue the Scribe’s grubbier, more mundane tasks. But without a fully functioning Scribe, your words will never reach the larger world.

Is your Muse Shy? Temperamental? Prolific? Take the Muse Quiz and learn how to work with your Muse.

Creativity isn’t a gift from the gods—it’s a product of our minds. And by learning to make room for it in busy days, we can enrich our writing and our lives.