APAHM Memoirs
Memoirs from Americas’ Rich Heritage of Asian and Pacific Islander Authors Celebrating APAHM Month in Memoir Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders add to the literary culture of the United … Read more
Authorship
Memoir Beginnings
The First Line of Ten Successful Memoirs- Need some inspiration to find the opening to your memoir? Memoir beginnings are the first and sometimes last step a reader takes … Read more
Beginner Mistakes in Memoir
Seven Mistakes Beginners Make, but You Won’t Beginner Mistakes in Memoir Writing These common mistakes that beginners make when trying to write a memoir could tank the success of … Read more
Five Mixed-Genre Books
Five Mixed-Genre Memoirs Books so good, they are sure to be banned Five mixed-genre memoirs that blend poetry, nonfiction, and/or fiction: Bluets by Maggie Nelson Citizen: An American … Read more
Mixed-Genre Memoir
Mixed-Genre Memoirs Read Them/ Write Them Many memoir writers work in mixed genres, using their unique voices, skills, and perspectives to explore a depth of topics with a wide … Read more
How to Post No-cost Writer Announcements
Post your #Writer News at https://www.facebook.com/FirstPersonWritingCourse/ Friends, Post Your Writing Announcements: No Cost to Share Your Good News Announce your #WriterNews to our audiences. Share the good news on … Read more
Writers are Readers
Five Reasons for Writers to Be Readers Writers are readers. Reading and writing are part of the same literary process. A musician listens to music. A football player watches … Read more
Plot A Memoir
Plot Your Memoir Once you’ve decided which parts of your life you will write about in your memoir, you need to plot your memoir. In this post, we’ll offer … Read more
Guide to Your Author Platform
Guide to Your Author Platform An author platform is the sum total of an author’s visibility, connections, and credibility, and is a key factor in an author’s success. Platform … Read more
Not Writing? Six Ways to Get Unstuck in 30 Minutes
Sitting at Screen and Not Writing? Six Ways to Get Unstuck in 30 Minutes or Less Stuck? Spark your creativity If you are no longer feeling innovative and have … Read more