One of the most popular formats for written online content is the humble listicle. 55% of bloggers say they’ve published a listicle in the last 12 months (only how-to articles rank higher). But this ...

If you’re intimidated by writing any piece of content longer than 1,000 words, don’t be. Long-form content can be just as straightforward as dashing off a 500-word piece. It will take you slightly ...

Writing a spot may seem easy, because the script is short. "Just a spot" is how it's sometimes described, as though it's a throwaway bit of reporting. Nothing could be further from the truth. A spot ...

Do you think it’s essential to start a novel with a dynamite first sentence? —Mark S. Absolutely. Your first sentence must entice, impress, surprise, and maybe even shock the reader. With all the ...