Summer stretches before us, with all its potential for meeting research and writing goals. But if you’re going on the faculty-job market for the first time — as a recent Ph.D. or an advanced doctoral ...

Leadership isn’t just about setting goals and driving results—it’s also about inspiring your team when the going gets tough. Writing a thoughtful motivation letter can provide encouragement, rebuild ...

In her new book, Syme's Letter Writer, Rachel Syme of The New Yorker explains how to write a delightful letter to a loved one. Unlike texting and email, old-fashioned letters, hand-addressed and sent ...

When you think about how to write a love letter, you may think of an epic, sweeping declaration of one's deepest desires. And although love letters certainly can be this, they don't have to be. For me ...

Here at the Work Life section, we get how daunting it can feel to write a cover letter—even when you’re genuinely excited for the job. What do you say? Should you really write a creative hook, or is ...