We didn’t really think we were learning anything when we read these the first time. Yet, as writers we may influence people in ways we never imagine.

9 Life Lessons Everyone Can Learn From These Beloved Classic Children’s Books

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/4690258

Some quick tips from a science writer explain the importance of reasearch. (You may have to scroll down to find it on the link.)

Carl Zimmer on writing: “Don’t mak e a ship in a bottle” — Medium

https://medium.com/

One of my first newspaper editors used to tell me, “I’d have written shorter, but I didn’t have time.” Writing short, choosing the words that convey the most information in the least space, is a skill worth practicing.

http://www.whichenglish.com/Book-Reviews/review_Peter-Clark-write-short.html

Having just finished “Malala,” I guess I’ve been thinking about character development in my fiction. Reading biography is a way to see how some authors share the characters and experiences of real people. Here are a few suggestions.

8 Biographies Everyone Should Read | RELEVANT Magazine
http://www.relevantmagazine.com/culture/books/8-biographies-everyone-should-read