In the iconic 1984 film The Terminator, the killing machine’s murderous pursuit of the resilient and persistent Sarah Connor epitomizes the “unity of opposites” principle in dramatic writing which ...

A single sentence from a faculty mentor cut deeper than I expected—because it wasn’t the first time my voice had been questioned. I spent decades believing I was not good enough to become a writer.

Academics in nearly every college or university setting write as part of their careers, and yet few faculty members identify as writers. There are real ramifications to this paradox. Importantly, the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I’m a clear communications expert and Plain Language advocate. When you’re working on a writing project, it’s tempting to take ...