Of all of Hollywood’s beloved classic films, the Warner Bros. studio’s heart-rending wartime hit Casablanca might rank first in the hearts and minds of fans.

– an owl mid flight I saw last summer. try drawing it. “You should have failed this class. I’m going to make accommodations so that no student can pass next semester the same way you did.” This is what my Ancient History II professor told me when my group and I got our final group project essay handed out. Every group would have an interview with her to get feedback on the essays and ideally congratulate students. We did get really good feedback on the essay.

Writing wisdom from 'Parable of the Sower' author Octavia Butler.

Twenty years after the publication of her fantasy debut, “Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell,” Clarke is returning to her richly imagined world of magical England.

Your book doesn’t have to be an overnight sensation. It just has to find its audience—and sometimes, that takes time.

Disasters and changing demographics have shifted everything.

An AI-generated novel that won top honors in a Japanese literary contest has had its future projects scrapped following its use of AI.

Do artificial writers make real money? Is this the end of writing as we know it? Learn why the New York Times has nothing on our gold-plated snark machine.

Inside Silicon Valley’s assault on the media

Recent predatory literary trade show experiences bring us back to the idea of 'predatory creatives.' Let this be a lesson to you. 

The role of public relations firms in book marketing is multifaceted, and these tailored PR solutions can help modern authors get their books into more hands.

By Ratika DeshpandeOften, when I need inspiration or a reminders that I’ve dealt with my present insecurities a dozen times before, I turn to my blog to get some wisdom from my past self.

The WGA warns writers against working on 'Wall of White,' a proposed film from Randall Emmett and the legendary filmmaker. Emmett says, 'We have every intention to settle this dispute in the coming weeks.'

Culture and entertainment musts from Ashley Parker