Learn how to make your sentences more descriptive and engaging with Mrs. Mask! Learn how to make your sentences more descriptive and engaging with Mrs. Mask! Using a farm-themed example, explore ...

Two recent experiments highlight aspects of writing instruction that are rarely studied—or taught. Recent research suggests that secondary students can benefit significantly from learning how to ...

The other day, a colleague of mine told me about a term that’s been making the rounds in his company: “strategic agility.” “Interesting,” I said, not wanting to admit that I wasn’t quite sure what the ...

The number one tip to writing lyrics is to write them. And write often. Sit down. Stand up. Use a pad and paper. Use a computer. Play a guitar. Play a piano. Just do the thing: write! You’ve got to ...

Writing for television, radio or video requires a different set of skills than writing text. Clear and condensed writing is key. After all, a radio listener or TV viewer can't go back and re-read a ...

Editor’s update: The Economist has published a revised version of its style guide. The first words are the hardest. For many of us writing is a slog. Words drip with difficulty onto the page—and ...

As far as we know, there are no courses in the University of Iowa writing program on how to write story teasers for an e-mail newsletter. But it’s an art that should be studied. That’s because the ...