Writing a book. It’s one of the most commonly held aspirations, yet is somehow perceived to be one of the most overwhelming and problematic roads to navigate. And when this life goal is coupled with ...

What happens when the very tools designed to make writing easier start to erode the essence of what makes nonfiction compelling? Imagine a world where bookshelves, both digital and physical, are ...

Nonfiction is too often underrepresented in English/language arts classrooms, even though it’s “never been more vibrant or vital” for young people. That’s according to a new position statement by the ...

“Creative nonfiction writers be like: I first ate a hot dog when I was six years old. I remember the taste, the scent, the summer. SECTION BREAK. Hot dogs were invented in 1693 by Steven Hotdog.

For years, Professor Emily Hipchen planned on becoming a surgeon. But late last year, she was appointed director of Brown’s English Nonfiction Writing Program. Hipchen joined Brown as the program’s ...

Studies show that the act of writing hones our reflective abilities, stretches our imagination, increases emotional resilience, and alleviates stress. In my conversation with ...