The below guide on how to start a book is part of Glamour's Smart Goals series, which explores reasonable, quantifiable, and—crucially—sane ways to embark on self-improvement objectives you'd like to ...

Are you retired or changing careers? Have you worked in the same industry for years? Do you have expertise that you want to share? If so, you may want to consider writing a book. The idea of writing ...

Every time I turn around, Jami Attenberg has published another novel or memoir. But I do not begrudge her this, because I know how she does it. For years, Jami has enlisted conspirators in writing a ...

Writing a book is a major undertaking that requires substantial time, effort and dedication. With over a million books published each year, the competition is fierce. Yet every bestselling author ...

Embarking on the journey of writing a book is a thrilling endeavor, filled with creative aspirations and the anticipation of sharing your unique voice with the world. However, many aspiring authors ...

These days, it seems like everyone has published a book. That can lead us to feel like we should publish, too. But before you rush to the presses, ask yourself these four important questions. A guide ...

Over the decades that I’ve been a professional writer, dozens of people have told me they want to write a book about their inner and outer lives as cabbies, baristas, pet sitters, pizza deliverers, ...

As someone who enjoys writing (and reading), I deeply admire anyone who has written a book. Many people say they have an idea for a book, but so few put pen to paper. There’s a reason for this — ...

Chances are, you’ve read and been inspired by your fair share of entrepreneurial books over the years. But there’s also a good chance you have plenty of ideas, knowledge, and experience that’s worth ...