Inspiring words from those who write them best.

Writing is a process, and every process has room for improvement. Get advice about each step from people who have made a career out of it.

From idea to first draft.

Start writing with tips to help you go from blank page to complete manuscript. Featuring best-selling author Dani Shapiro.
Find out how to get started

Structuring your narrative.

Plan and build the shape of your story. Featuring award-winning children’s author Maggie Tokuda-Hall.
Learn more about the outlining process

Building characters.

Get to know your characters, and discover tools to help you bring them to life. Featuring best-selling author Walter Mosley.
Discover the importance of character development

Developing a plot.

Capture your readers using methods for creating a compelling, high-stakes story. Featuring best-selling author Noah Lukeman.
See how to drive your story forward

Popular apps to help you write your first — or next — book.

How you develop your story varies from writer to writer. And finding the right tools can make a difference. Here are some valuable resources that can help you find your voice.

Pages

Create, edit, and collaborate with others to create a stunning book.
Write with Pages

Notes

Jot down thoughts about your story as they come to you with Notes.
Download the app

Microsoft Word

Write in Word and then prepare to publish on Apple Books.
Learn more

Scrivener

Typewriter. Ring binder. Scrapbook.
Download the app

Voice Memos

Turn your iPhone into a portable audio recorder to quickly capture ideas.
Download the app

Ulysses

Simplify and focus your writing process.
Download the app