Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

The Write Field Program is a writing and public speaking program for minority middle school and high school girls and boys. The Poynter Institute’s Write Field Program, now in its fifteenth year, ...

Helene Rosenthal is a writer whose work has appeared in The New York Times, The Guardian, and Slate. I recently wrote my obituary and it cleared up a lot of things. I actually don’t want to climb ...

Since the launch of the Crossword in 1942, The Times has captivated solvers by providing engaging word and logic games. In 2014, we introduced the Mini Crossword — followed by Spelling Bee, Letter ...

Writing an essay in English doesn’t have to be stressful - especially with the right tools. In this lesson, Claire shows you how to use ChatGPT to plan, organize, and refine your essays while still ...

This handout is available for download in DOCX format and PDF format. In the most abstract sense, the function of an introductory paragraph is to move the reader from the world of daily life into the ...

Today's NYT Mini Crossword puzzle might toy with you, but you'll get it in no time if you know how you like your steak. And if you're anything like me, the day is not complete until I finish all of ...