A Year of Writing Contests
Annual Writing Contests Plan your submission calendar Do you yearn for a year filled with writing inspiration and opportunities to showcase your talent? Create a motivational writing calendar by … Read more
Memoir Writing
Writing Goals and Motivation
(opens in new tab) 5 Hurdles That Block Your Writing Goals and How to Overcome Them 1. Lack of Motivation Can Block Your Writing Goals: One of the most … Read more
Why Write Memoir?
Best-Selling Authors Tell You Why You Should Write Memoir Writing a memoir is a powerful and transformative experience. I know that I’ve left a window into my life because … Read more
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
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
Memoir Structure
Find Your Narrative: 10 Memoir Structures to Captivate Your Reader Memoirs enable authors to share their personal experiences as an art form with the world. However, structuring a memoir … 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
What If Your Family Doesn’t Want You to Write Your Memoir?
What If Your Family Doesn’t Want You to Write Your Memoir? Are you considering writing a memoir but are hesitant because you’re worried about upsetting your family? It’s a … Read more