What’s the most persuasive way to convey a message? Many writers say, “Tell a story!” Nothing hooks like narrative. I’ve said so myself. But research shows stories have a rival for hooking power: ...

We have plumbed the depths of abstract words, but what about abstract ideas? Abstractions are a fact of professional life. The law is littered with them. Think of the legislative process, intellectual ...

For most of us, writing is a skill tied to school essays, work reports, or the occasional social media post. But for some, writing is a practice of release and reflection. Bhavna Kher, a co-writer of ...