"It’s a small act of love, I think, to want to talk to someone—however you choose to do it," writes Rainesford Stauffer.

Writing in the active voice makes the meaning clear while keeping sentences from becoming complicated and wordy. Sentences using passive voice are not necessarily wrong, just less effective than ...

Jade Malay, an acclaimed writer known for her evocative storytelling and profound exploration of identity and belonging, has been recognized as a leading voice in literature for 2025. This milestone ...

Latoya Belfon fell in love with storytelling as a teenager, but it took nearly two decades before she published her first book. Once she got over that hump, she never looked back, becoming a ...