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Your Job as a Writer: Become an Idea Thief

T.S. Eliot said, “Immature poets imitate; mature poets steal.” But how can we distinguish between stealing as art and stealing as plagiarism?

Salman Rushdie, author of The Satanic Verses and Midnight’s Children, recently recorded a MasterClass on writing. Here are his best tips.

If you’re trying to learn how to give feedback effectively, you should read these books. I’ve included a brief summary of each one.

The point isn’t to write with perfect grammar and syntax—it’s to communicate thought-provoking ideas. The words are merely the raw material.

From all of the true crime books I’ve read, here are my 10 favorites about serial killers, fraudsters, and mobsters. How many have you read?

Elizabeth Gilbert, Joyce Carol Oates, and David Sedaris all tapped the wisdom of dead authors to fuel their success. We should do the same.

I’ve used this tactic to remember the key takeaways from hundreds of books, and it’s been a huge help. I include screenshots for guidance.

Amy Tan, author of the bestseller ‘The Joy Luck Club,’ recently shared her top writing secrets in a MasterClass about fiction and imagination.

Your startup is stretched, strapped for cash, and super busy. But you can still find time to help your people grow. Here’s how to do it.

Whether it’s writing poetry, making balloon animals, or building birdhouses, every human was born to be creative. Claim your birthright.