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
First Person Writing
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
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? Itâs a … 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