Crafting a captivating memoir is all about structuring pivotal moments, embracing vulnerability, and ditching binary narratives. Join award-winning ghostwriter Cristen Iris as she...

By: Allison Parks

“What does Martin Luther King Jr. mean to you?”

I was in seventh grade when my English teacher asked us to respond to the prompt above.

Obviously, I knew who Martin...

Remember those college lectures where you struggled to stay awake?

Maybe your professor spoke in a monotonous voice. Or maybe the professor relied on text-heavy slides that made their point...

Do you remember the last book you put down and never picked up?

Do you remember why you gave up on it?

The most likely reason is that the narrative failed to engage you. It was probably boring....

Are you writing a memoir?

Do you know what type of memoir you're writing?

Some writers are writing a memoir to share their family history. Their book is intended for family members and close...

By: Melissa Parks

I’ve always hated the word “manifest.” It seemed like hocus-pocus New Age mumbo-jumbo. Passive. Like rubbing a genie bottle.

Recently, I’ve wondered,...

Every nonfiction book needs a thesis. Why?

A thesis directs your book's narrative. It's the backbone of your work, offering readers a clear roadmap and ensuring your content stays focused and...

Ready to expand your influence and reach your ideal audience?

Tune in to PPI's latest podcast episode with Melissa Parks and Dave Goetz as they dive deep into the best ways to package your...

Writing an engaging book is only the first step in your literary journey. You've poured your knowledge, expertise, and passion into your work. Now it's time to ensure it reaches the right...

You want to capture your family history. That’s great! But where do you start?

Most people automatically think of a book. It’s the default. But a book has its limitations: difficulty...

In today's digital age, writers have more opportunities than ever to promote their books. But, with countless books competing for readers' attention, effective promotion is key to successful...

Keeping a reader's attention from the first chapter to the last is crucial to publishing a successful nonfiction book. But new writers struggle to engage their readers. They bog down their...