Three decades ago, research by James Pennebaker and colleagues (1986) revealed that expressing one’s deeper thoughts and feelings through writing can result in significant physical and psychological ...

Creative writing is an excellent way to express yourself and stretch the limits of your imagination. In some cases, it might involve composing an email to a colleague. In other instances, it could ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Scott Hutcheson teaches leadership at Purdue University. As we approach the new year, many leaders are setting goals to enhance ...

The first course in The Writer’s Studio challenges you to think deeply about your writing practice. How will you cultivate a creative process that allows you to meet your writing goals? What practical ...

With educators under enormous pressure to make sure students meet grade level standards in reading and math, writing often takes a back seat in the curriculum, as many literacy experts have observed.

Writing well takes practice -- a lot of practice! But cultivating a writing habit is easy at W&M, where opportunities to participate in the writing life are bountiful. Explore these links to find a ...