Some stories need to be written. But at what cost? Ann Pearlman, author of "Inside the Crips," discusses how she co-wrote a gang memoir with Colton Simpson and how she was later subpoenaed to discuss the details of 25-year-old crimes. She fought hard...

The adage “less is more” does not apply to memoir writing, explains author, goal coach, and project catalyst Debra Eckerling. Instead, include as much information and details as you can. The more you include, the more you’ll have to work with during...

Well-known radio commentator, newspaper columnist and memoirist Lauretta Hannon attributes much of her success to her authenticity. Being authentic in her own storytelling, no matter the medium, has helped immensely with reaching her audience. When...

Well-known radio commentator, newspaper columnist and memoirist Lauretta Hannon attributes much of her success to her authenticity. Being authentic in her own storytelling, no matter the medium, has helped immensely with reaching her audience. When...

Author Kathy Ide shares helpful tips for working with a ghostwriter. Some ghostwriters capture all that they need to start on your project by talking to you and recording the conversation. Additionally, it's often helpful if you have some written materials...

Helen Fremont grew up in a culture of secrets; her parents, Holocaust survivors, had pretended to be Christians and never told their children about the truth they were hiding. Years later, those secrets are still ruling the family's life. Helen Fremont...

Jeannette Walls shares the inspiration behind her new novel Hang the Moon, which is set in Prohibition-Era Virginia. Her memoir, The Glass Castle , has been a New York Times bestseller for more than eight years. She is also the author of the instant...

Some stories need to be written. But at what cost? Ann Pearlman, author of "Inside the Crips," discusses how she co-wrote a gang memoir with Colton Simpson and how she was later subpoenaed to discuss the details of 25-year-old crimes. She fought hard...

Watch actor and former White House staff member Kal Penn talk about his audiobook You Can't Be Serious in this behind-the-scenes video from the recording studio. In this refreshingly candid memoir, Kal Penn recounts why he rejected the advice of his...

NONFICTION AUTHORS: You love to do research & have great ideas for nonfiction articles, but how do you get them traditionally published? You have written personal essays about your life. Is there a market for stories like these? What about a nonfiction...