During the early days of the American Revolution, when war with Great Britain was undesirable and prospects of winning were dim, Thomas Paine sought to persuade the colonists by writing “The American Crisis.” The first pamphlet opened with words many of us have since read: “These are the times...

In Dr. Clay Jones’ writing class for Talbot, he suggests that one of the best ways to improve your writing is to read your favorite writers and learn from their craft. Here are writing tips from the most widely read authors. 1. Ray Bradbury on Practice Bradbury, the acclaimed author of Fahrenheit...