Ask any writer and they’ll tell you: Writing is frustrating. From coming up with ideas to getting the words down, the whole process can turn you into a wreck. So when generative AI burst onto the ...

Good writing may be magical, but it’s not magic. It is the by-product of a rational series of decisions and actions. Fortunately for those of us struggling to write well, that process can be observed, ...

Bird by Bird encouraged would-be writers to blast past their hang-ups and embrace “shitty first drafts.” But there’s more to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I’m a clear communications expert and Plain Language advocate. When you’re working on a writing project, it’s tempting to take ...

At the satirical news outlet The Onion, the writing process is comprehensive, according to Onion staff writer Nick Mehendale. “It’s a holistic experience of writing,” Mehendale said. “It’s not a ...