In Paris, we are constantly passing by the former homes and haunts of famous French writers. Part of the city’s magic comes from knowing that the cobblestones beneath our feet once bore the weight of ...

Writers are known much more for their way with words than for their ability to put impressive roofs over their heads. Of course, there are many exceptions, and their names can be found on the ...

The Portland-based author’s home will be transformed into the Ursula K. Le Guin Writers Residency. Beth Gwinn/Getty Images The family of Le Guin, who died in 2018 at age 88, donated the property to ...

He and other local residents established a nonprofit corporation, purchased and restored the home and then began selecting writers. Most recently, organizers said, about 80 writers applied for the ...