Writing is scary. Even when it’s the thing you love most in the world, it’s no less intimidating to stare at a blank page (or screen) and begin to fill it with words that seem inadequate. Right now, ...

West Point Military Academy, March, 2013. As we continue to celebrate Black History Month (and Donald Trump continues to put his foot directly into his mouth at any every event he attends) we thought ...

We all stumble across similar ideas as we age, and some of these revelations have passed into the books we love. Journalist Joshua Prager explores the stages of life through quotes from great writers.

How did you feel about your last birthday? Especially if it was a “big” birthday? Did it make you think about the things you’ve accomplished so far, and what you hope to do in the future? Did it make ...

The University of Iowa Prison Writing Project publishes writers incarcerated in the state of Iowa. It operates under the premise that strong writing deserves to be championed. Aiming to amplify the ...

I recently acquired a copy of “A Dictionary of Thoughts. Being a cyclopedia of laconic quotations from the best authors of the world, both ancient and modern.” That is not a very laconic title, ...

When you're going through a breakup, there are a few things you can usually depend on to make you feel better: songs by Adele, shows by Amy Sherman-Palladino, and everything created by Ben & Jerry.