The Stories People Don’t Tell (But Wish They Did)
In every town, there are stories that never get written down. In Rapid City, they show up in small moments. Conversations that start with “I’ve never told anyone this before,” or memories that come back years later for no clear reason. People carry entire chapters of their lives with them, but most of those stories […]
How Memoir Writers Balance Truth and Privacy
The tension between truth and privacy sits at the center of memoir writing. Personal stories are built from real experience, which means they often include other people. Family, partners, friends, and even strangers can and often do become part of the narrative. For many memoir writers, one of the hardest parts of the process is […]
Working With a Book Coach: From Idea to Finished Manuscript
Many aspiring authors have a powerful story to tell but aren’t sure how to turn that idea into a complete book. Whether you’re writing a memoir, nonfiction guide, or novel, the process can feel overwhelming without support. This is where working with a book coach can make all the difference. Through guidance, accountability, and professional […]
Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Ghostwriter
Hiring a ghostwriter can be the difference between an idea that stays in your head and a story that finally makes it onto the page. Many people have meaningful experiences, expertise, or personal histories they want to share, but feel overwhelmed by the writing process. They may worry that they don’t have enough time to […]
Developmental Editing: What It Is and How It Strengthens Your Writing
There comes a moment in every manuscript’s life when the question shifts. At first, the questions are creative: What if this character made a different choice? What happens next? How does it end? But eventually, the questions deepen: Is this working? Is the structure strong enough? Does this story say what I want it to […]
How to Write a Memoir: A Practical Guide for Aspiring Memoir Writers
If you’ve ever wondered how to write a memoir, you’re not alone. Memoir writing has grown in popularity as more writers feel compelled to tell personal stories with honesty and purpose. Readers are drawn to real experiences—stories of resilience, transformation, identity, loss, faith, reinvention. They are looking for connection, and a memoir offers exactly that. […]
5 Ways a Writing Coach Can Help You
Writing can be both exciting and overwhelming. No matter what kind of project you’re working on, it’s easy to get caught up in the details and lose sight of the bigger picture. That’s where a writing coach can make all the difference. A writing coach provides guidance, clarity, and accountability, helping you see your work […]
All About Writing Critiques
If you don’t open yourself up to critique, you won’t grow as a writer. While that can feel intimidating at first, it is one of the most important truths in the creative process. The purpose of a writing critique is not to point out flaws or diminish your voice. Instead, a writing critique is a […]
The Art of Journaling: Recording Moments, Preserving History, Creating Artifact
Confession: I have shoeboxes of journals. Some of them have hard covers with poignant quotes and soothing colors. Others are as plain as they come – solid black or brown with no hint of creativity. Regardless of the cover, the insides are all the same: lined pages scrawled with long-buried moments, pulsing questions and wins […]
Writing as an Anchor in a Busy Season: How to find time to write during the holidays—and why you should
Every year, the holidays sweep in with their familiar mix of wonder and whirlwind. There’s the glow of lights, the gatherings, the traditions we’ve practiced for years. And then there’s the schedule—crowded, noisy, full of good things that leave us feeling stretched thin. For writers, this season can make creative work feel out of reach. […]