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How to Write (Almost) Anything, From a Great Joke to a Killer Cover Letter

Whether you’re just looking to punch up your tweets or have ambitions to write the Great American Novel, we’ve got you covered.

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There’s an old saying attributed to legendary sports journalist Red Smith: “There’s nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and open a vein.” The technology may have changed since the 1940s; the painful parts, unfortunately, haven’t. But that’s no reason for despair. Whether you’re just looking to punch up your tweets or have ambitions to write the Great American Novel, we’ve got you covered with this collection of great articles about the craft of writing, well, just about anything.

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How to Write a Condolence Note

Joanna Goddard
Cup of Jo

When a person is bereaved, the simple, sincere expressions of sympathy you write are deeply felt and appreciated. At this time of withdrawal from the world, your letter can be a warm and understanding handclasp.

How to Write a Letter

Brett MckayKate Mckay
Art of Manliness

While email and texts have become the standard form of written communication in today’s fast-paced, digital world, there’s still a place for old-fashioned, snail mail letters.

How to Write a Book Without Losing Your Mind

Olga Khazan
The Atlantic

Expert advice on ending procrastination and finishing that manuscript, dissertation, or other big project. Expert advice on ending procrastination and finishing that manuscript, dissertation, or other big project.