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
First-Person Writing
Refuge, a Book Review
Refuge: An Unnatural History of Family and Place by Terry Tempest Williams, Pantheon, 230 pages Refuge, a Book Review Retro-review: Hereâs a release from 2000. ‘Refuge’ is a classic … 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
What If Your Family Doesnât Want You to Write Your Memoir?
What If Your Family Doesnât Want You to Write Your Memoir? Are you considering writing a memoir but are hesitant because youâre worried about upsetting your family? What if … Read more
Book Review: ‘Where the Deer and the Antelope Play’
Where the Deer and the Antelope Play:Â The Pastoral Observations of One Ignorant American Who Loves to Walk Outside by Nick Offerman, Dutton, 2021, 352 pages Nick Reads his … Read more
Can a non-celebrity memoir be successful?
Can a Non-Celebrity Memoir be Sucessful? Gold book titles are affiliate links to Amazon. Or search the Indiebound store link above to find your favorite non-celeb memoir. Memoirs offer … 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
Memoir Opening: How to Hook Your Reader
Memoir Opening: How to Hook Your Reader from the First Page Memoir Opening: Exploring the Best Ways to Begin Your Memoir Memoirs artfully share your experiences and story with … Read more
Ten Types of Memoir
Ten Types of Memoir /with examples Memoirs offer meaning and insight in the form of personal stories. They offer lived insight into the vulnerability, complexity, and triumphs of individuals. … Read more
Book Review ‘The Secret Network of Nature’
The Secret Network of Nature Trees, Animals and the Extraordinary Balances of All Living Things (Stories From Science and Observation) by Peter Wohlleben, Greystone Books, 2022 (paperback), 272 pages … Read more