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
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
Nine tips for Finding Your Memoir’s Theme
Nine Tips for Finding Your Memoir’s Theme Also of Interest:Â Find the Theme of Your Memoir (with 50 Examples.)Â 1. Read through journals, notes, letters, and emails. Review photos. … Read more
Find the Theme of Your Memoir (with 50 Examples)
Find the Theme of Your Memoir (with 50 Examples) If you’ve decided to write a memoir, one of the most important decisions you’ll have to make is the theme of … Read more
‘Just Mercy’ Book Review
Just Mercy By Bryan Stevenson A Story of Justice and Redemption Book Review Just Mercy: The Story of Justice and Redemption, by Bryan Stevenson, 2014, 318 pages Connections between To … Read more
‘The Home Place’ Book Review
The Home Place Memoirs of a Colored Manâs Love Affair with Nature “In me, there is the red of miry clay, the brown of spring floods, the gold of … 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
Six Key Elements of Memoir
Finding the right theme is one of the most important aspects of writing a memoir. Other elements include obstacles, emotional beats, life stories, personal style, and honesty. Six Key … Read more
The Specific is Universal
The Specific is Universal Use specificity to find the heart of your story and give your reader an experience The Specific is Universal I had heard the phrase â … Read more