Personal Essay Subject
Find Your Perfect Personal Essay Subject Part of the First-Person Writing Series on Writing the Personal Essay Writing a personal essay can be an incredibly rewarding experience. You share … Read more
Memoir
Sentimentality in Writing
Embracing Earned Sentiments in Literature: Insight from Literary Masters-(and Me) Is Sentimentality in Writing Heartfelt or Hokey? Sentimentality in literature: it can make us reach for a tissue or … Read more
Plot in Memoir
Architecture of Plot in Memoir The Plot propels the narrative forward, captivating readers along the way. Let’s explore the definition and structure of a plot in memoirs, and discuss … Read more
Copyright Basics
Copyright Basics for Your Self-Published Book Notice This general information blog post about copyright basics is not legal advice. For legal advice, consult a literary lawyer. As an independently … Read more
Writers Set Goals
Unleashing the Writer Within: Behaviors to Establish and Meet Your Writing Goals Writing a book or any writing project is a remarkable achievement that requires dedication, discipline, and motivation. … Read more
Writing Motivation: What Motivates a Memoirist?
Writing Motivation: What Motivates a Memoirist? What motivates writers to embark on this profound journey of writing a memoir and see it through to completion? Let’s explore the writing … Read more
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
Writing Goals and Motivation
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 common obstacles aspiring writers … 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
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