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Sass Star Annie Ernaux Proves Why Memoir Matters What If Your Life Is Not Background, but Record? What if the story you think is “just your life” is part … Read more
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Publishing in Anthologies: 7 Ways to Boost Your Writing Career
Publishiing in Anthologies: 7 Ways to Boost Your Writing Career Authors write books, but books are only part of a professional writing life.For many writers, a book project takes … Read more
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Valentines Gift Books Valentine’s Day can make even generous people nervous. Choosing a gift often feels like a test. Not because we lack care, but because we want what … Read more
Am I Too Old to Write a Book?
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Writing as Resistance and Why People Protest: Celebrate Sass and the Rhetoric of Dissent
Writing as Resistance and Why People Protest: The Sass of Dissent in a Democracy I’m a lifelong Packers fan—an owner. And this week, I took off my Packers hat. … Read more
Ottla Kafka: A Story of Love and Sass Nearly Erased
Ottla Kafka: A Story of Love and Sass Nearly Erased Most of us will never face the kind of choice Ottla Kafka faced. But we are asked, again and … Read more
Voice and Point of View in Writing: The Essential Distinction
Voice and Point of View in Writing: The Essential Distinction Voice and point of view are two of the most searched and most misunderstood concepts in writing craft. Even … Read more
What Makes a Great Memoir
What Makes a Great Memoir: Craft Lessons from the Books Readers Can’t Stop Recommending What makes a great memoir?Not fame.Not shock value.And not even an extraordinary life. The memoirs … Read more
LitFriends Featured Book: Escape Route by Elan Barnehama
Click HERE to Buy on Amazon: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchase Escape Route by Elan Barnehama LitFriends Featured Book: Escape Route by Elan Barnehama Escape … Read more
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Frances Kelsey and Thalidomide: The Sass That Saved Thousands Dr. Frances Kelsey The FDA Medical Officer Who Practiced Medicine With Scientific and Ethical Integrity Not all courage roars. Sometimes … Read more