All thought leaders want to make an impact on their sphere of influence. It’s what is popularly known as “reach.”

Becky Robinson, author of Reach and founder and CEO of Weaving...

Writing a memoir is more than just recounting events. It's about bringing your story to life in a way that captivates readers. 

One key element that can elevate your memoir from a series of...

Writing a memoir is a personal journey. But when it comes to creating a commercially viable memoir, there are key structural elements to consider.

Award-winning ghostwriter and publishing...

In the most recent episode of "The Family Business Podcast," Melissa Parks and Dave Goetz offer tips and strategies on how to capture and preserve your family story.

In this episode, you'll learn...

Memoirists often believe a memoir is all about them. It's their story, after all.

However, crafting a memoir isn't just about telling your story. It's about what your readers take...

An author’s book launch is a significant—and memorable—step in the writing and publishing journey.

The book launch event is an opportunity for the author to introduce their work...

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,...