Valentines Gift Books That Say
Valentines Gift Books Valentineâs Day can make even generous people nervous. Choosing a gift often feels like a test. Not because we lack care, but because we want what … Read more
Reading Like a Writer
What Makes a Great Memoir
What Makes a Great Memoir: Craft Lessons from the Books Readers Canât Stop Recommending What makes a great memoir?Not fame.Not shock value.And not even an extraordinary life. The memoirs … Read more
Nature Writing: Why We Need It
Nature Writing: Why We Need It When I was writing Every Natural Fact, I spent hours beside a stream watching water froth over rocks. That riverine landscape wasnât a … Read more
Book Titles and Their Secret Power
The Secret Power of Book Titles Why Some Say âBuy Meâ and Others Say âNope, Not the One.â Two Books, Two Title Dilemmas When I finished my first book, … Read more
Memoir Mentor Texts: 10 Essential Books
Memoir Mentor Texts: 10 Essential Books to Ignite Your Writing Memoir Mentor Texts: 10 Essential Books to Ignite Your Writing Exploring memoirs can be a transformative experience for you … Read more
‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ and Lessons about Characterization
Writing a Memoir: What Remarkably Bright Creatures Can Teach Us About Characters That Engage Readers Buy at Amazon: Click Here In memoir writing, crafting compelling characters is an essential skill. While … Read more
Spineless Decorating: Disrespect and Punishment
Spineless Decorating: Stop Punishing Your Books I just saw a decorating a post with a bookshelf hiding all the spines and displaying the edges of pages. Someone could … Read more
Book Women of Kentucky
Let’s Celebrate the Packhorse Librarians also Known as The Book Women The Book Women of Kentucky: Igniting Minds During the Great Depression Set against the bleak days of the … Read more
Maisie Dobbs: Mystery and Mentor
Maisie Dobbs: A Mystery Book as a Literary Mentor Text “Maisie Dobbs” and Learning Through Reading Outside Your Genre (Transcripted Article) Explore Masie Dobbs on the Amazon Affiliate Link … Read more
Memoir Mentor Text For Writers: ‘Giving Up The Ghost’
Memoir Mentor Text for Writers: Giving up the Ghost by Hilary Mantel Buy on Amazon Hilary Mantel’s “Giving Up the Ghost” beckons aspiring writers to explore its depths. In … Read more