When I was a freshman at New York University, the manual for the requisite speech course was titled, “Handbook of Objective Speaking.” At the beginning of the course, I assumed that “objective” was a ...

As a writer, I am aware of the long and pervasive discourse about the difficulty of writing. Writing is arduous and enervating, frequently frustrating, wrought with failure, and also, I believe, a fun ...

George R. R. Martin’s 'A Song of Ice and Fire' is more than a fantasy series; it’s a blueprint for writing and storytelling. From writing daily to ruthlessly editing, we share eleven lessons from ...

Most filmmakers can only dream of the kind of success that Makoto Shinkai has enjoyed over the last decade. His last three features – Your Name, Weathering with You, and Suzume – have delighted ...