As you drink a pint of Guinness or eat your corned beef and cabbage at the local Irish pub on St. Patrick’s Day, consider the far-flung corners of Ireland where inspiration flourishes. “The Irish ...

The romantic image of the writer doesn't do justice to the tedious reality of churning out words, one after another. fcscafeine/iStock via Getty Images Ann Patchett, who has written eight novels and ...

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San Diego County, known for its stunning coastline, scenic views, and rich cultural history, has long served as an inspiration for writers from diverse genres. From classic detective novels and ...

SIR: An average Nigeria reader must have read one of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s books or at least heard of her and her numerous awards. Aspiring writers, however, who have not read and appreciated ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Ann Patchett, who has written eight novels and five books of nonfiction, says that when faced with writer’s block, sometimes it seems that the muse has “gone out back for a smoke.” ...