An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. ... These are all arcs, and good writing builds them at every turn. If writer has done her job, the progression between arcs will feel natural.

BOB ABERNETHY, anchor: Now, “writing” religious icons. In the Orthodox Christian tradition, icons are said to be written, not painted. The Orthodox consider making icons more a form of prayer ...

American students have a writing problem, but it's the system that's to blame. Written Off American students don't write well. At least that's the consensus view based on standardized ...

Students led into writing this way at the start of a course--writing about abstract ideas in terms of concrete objects--find it strange at first, but they are pleased that the task is actually doable.

Good writing also suggests, though it hardly guarantees, that the applicant is capable of thinking clearly and has a solid work ethic. But turn such equations around, and they don’t hold.

Many people see something magical in a beautiful work of art, and artists of all kinds often take pride in their craftsmanship. Creative writers say they find fulfillment in the writing process ...

Writing is hard, but don’t overlook the difficulty — and the importance — of editing your own work before letting others see it. Here’s how. By Harry Guinness The secret to good writing is ...