The Detective Work of DNA: How Genetic Clues Can Reshape…
Dec 01, 2025
Family stories have always been about more than memory. They tell us who we are, where we belong, and why our lives connect to those who came before. Long before DNA tests arrived in little boxes at our doorsteps, families…
Show, Don’t Tell: Using Scenes to Make Your Memoir Vivid
Nov 28, 2025
Every writer has sat down to write and fallen into the trap of overusing narration or over-summarizing a life with “and then” sentences. It’s efficient, but it leaves the reader unmoved. Good storytelling is more than an accounting of events…
The Hidden Voices in Your Family Tree: How a Ghostwriter…
Nov 21, 2025
I’m a big fan of the show Frasier. The interplay between Frasier’s and Niles’ snobbery and the down-to-earth personality of everyone else in their worlds is rife with humor, and I’m pretty sure I’ve watched each episode at least three…
Why Family History Books Fail — and How to Get…
Nov 12, 2025
You’ve spent months — maybe years — diving into your family’s past. You’ve chased down names in census records, squinted at faded handwriting in church registries, and maybe even uncovered a scandal or two. You’re sitting on a gold mine…
Meaningful Holiday Ideas That Turn Memories Into Heirlooms
Nov 10, 2025
Every year, finding the perfect holiday gift seems to get harder. Most of us don’t need another gadget, scarf, or bottle of lotion wrapped in shiny paper. What we really crave are things that last — stories, memories, the voices…
Writing Family History with Conflicting Memories
Nov 05, 2025
Dear Mr. Higgonbottom, I want to write a family history, but no one can agree on what actually happened. What do I do when memories conflict? — Fact-Checking the Family Feud Dear Fact-Checking the Family Feud, Welcome to the beautiful,…
Why Every Book Needs an Outline and How to Write…
Nov 03, 2025
A good outline is your secret weapon to create a successful nonfiction book. But for some writers, the thought of writing an outline is less than appealing. Mention the word “outline” and they’re reminded of the outlines we had to…
Capturing the Founder’s Voice Before It’s Too Late
Oct 27, 2025
Behind every successful company lies a founder with a story worth telling. Yet, as time passes, memories blur, and the version of events becomes more polished than precise. The founder’s voice is the heartbeat of your company’s history — but…
Earning Trust While Recording Family Stories
Oct 22, 2025
Dear Mr. Higginbottom: My grandmother has an incredible life story, but she refuses to talk about the hard parts. How do I honor her truth without pushing too hard? —Walking on Eggshells Dear Walking on Eggshells, Your grandmother is lucky…
Don’t Begin at the Beginning: Why You Should Write a…
Oct 20, 2025
If you’re an accomplished entrepreneur or business leader, you may have thought about writing your memoir. A business memoir is a powerful way to document your journey to success. It’s an opportunity to share the insights you've gained on your…
Why So Many Bestselling CEOs Use Ghostwriters—And You Should Too
Oct 15, 2025
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. CoveyRich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiJack: Straight from the Gut by Jack WelchIacocca: An Autobiography by Lee IacoccaThe Pursuit of Happyness by Chris GardnerMade in America by Sam WaltonOnward…
How Publishing a Thought Leadership Book Can Change Your Career
Aug 20, 2025
The Unseen Power of a Thought Leadership Book Ponder the achievements of today’s most influential thought leaders, and you’ll notice a pattern: they’ve all published at least one book. If you want to be recognized as an authority in your…
Writing from Memory: How Emotional Truth Elevates Your Memoir
Aug 15, 2025
Everyone remembers things a little differently. A childhood trip. A difficult conversation. The moment everything changed. Ask three people who were there, and you’ll likely get three different versions. This isn’t a failure of memory — it’s simply how memory…
7 Top Questions People Have About Hiring a Ghostwriter
Aug 06, 2025
If you're considering working with a ghostwriter for your nonfiction book, chances are you have a few questions about the process. For the uninitiated, ghostwriting can feel unfamiliar — even intimidating — which is why we’ve put together this simple…
Living Between Worlds: Writing Your Multicultural Autobiography
Aug 01, 2025
For many, growing up between two worlds means living with a quiet, often unspoken question: Where do I belong? For those raised within overlapping cultures, identities, or languages, that question rarely fades. When you sit down to write a multicultural…
How to Write a Case Study People Actually Want to…
Jul 28, 2025
What’s the first thing you think of when you hear the words “case study”? If you said dry and boring, you’re not alone. Case studies are a primary form of content marketing. They’re widely used by companies in virtually every…
Stuck on Your Manuscript? Here’s How a Ghostwriter Can Help
Jul 25, 2025
We’ve all been there. That half-finished manuscript still lingers in your desk drawer — or buried somewhere deep in your Google Drive. It’s been untouched for months. Maybe even years. Every time a well-meaning friend asks, “Hey, how’s that book…
Can a Ghostwriter Really Understand Your Industry?
Jul 23, 2025
How the Right Partner Can Elevate Your Thought Leadership Book It’s easy to think thought leadership is about having something to say. But in reality, it’s about having something worth listening to — and earning the trust that someone will…
Real Stories, Real Impact: The Psychology Behind Powerful Memoirs
Jul 09, 2025
Anne Frank. Malala Yousafzai. Maya Angelou. Elie Wiesel. Joan Didion. These individuals have inspired and impacted generations through their personal, true stories. But you don’t have to be world-renowned for your story to have an impact. The most affecting memoir…
The Invisible Editor: Using AI to Edit Your Nonfiction Book
Jul 07, 2025
Can AI Spot Gaps, Repetition, and Inconsistencies in Your Manuscript? So, you’ve finished the rough draft of your nonfiction manuscript. Congratulations! Now comes the next phase: revision — shaping that draft into a polished, compelling story. For many writers, this…
Marketing Your Self-Published Nonfiction Book
Jul 04, 2025
Self-publishing your nonfiction book is an act of courage. You’ve put your hard-won knowledge, experience, or insight into words — and now it’s time to put those words into the world. But let’s be honest: publishing isn’t the finish line.…
A Ghostwriter’s Role in Writing a Legacy Book
Jun 30, 2025
A Letter to the Future Like many people, you’ve probably given some thought to your estate. When you think about what you’ll leave behind, your mind might turn first to wills, trusts, or heirlooms. You may have already planned how…
Who Are You Writing For? (Hint: It’s Not Everyone)
Jun 27, 2025
Writers are often told they need to define their audience. The phrase shows up in every publishing guide, agent submission checklist, and ghostwriting intake form. Yet for many authors, it remains vague. What does it actually mean to know who…
Beyond ChatGPT: The Nonfiction Writer’s AI Toolkit
Jun 23, 2025
In the evolving world of nonfiction writing, artificial intelligence isn’t just helping with words on the page — it’s transforming how authors research, organize, manage their time, and connect with readers. AI can support writers in many ways that go…