‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ and Lessons about Characterization
Writing a Memoir: What Remarkably Bright Creatures Can Teach Us About Characters That Engage Readers In memoir writing, crafting compelling characters is an essential skill. While memoirs are grounded in truth … Read more
WRITE OPINION
Your Voice Matters: WHY YOU SHOULD WRITE OPINION PIECES Write opinion pieces, because thoughtful, human communications are more crucial than ever. Our nation is divided. Strong voices tell you … Read more
The Literary Memoir
Make Lasting Meaning From Your Life Write a Literary Memoir The Art of the Literary Memoir: Storytelling for Troubled Times The literary memoir serves as an amalgam of personal … Read more
Award Winning Nature Books
Award-Winning Nature Books You May Have Missed Award-winning nature books worth checking out: Halcyon Journey, In Search of the Belted Kingfisher by Marina Richie, 2022, Oregon State University Press, … Read more
Three-Act Structure in Memoir Writing
Three-Act Structure in Memoir Writing: Your Life Story Becomes Resonant Art Use the three-act structure in memoir to transform personal experiences into a universally resonant story. The timeless three-act … Read more
Multiple Perspectives in Memoirs
Balancing Perspectives in Memoirs: Navigating Multiple Points of View Balancing perspectives in memoir is essential to capturing the essence of truth and personal experience. This can be a delicate … Read more
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Video Essay
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Video Essay on Hate Arnold Schwarzenegger’s video essay: A Recorded Personal Essay This video essay by Arnold Schwarzenegger startled me. As an admirer of the essays of … Read more
Create a Family Cookbook
Create a Family Cookbook: Turning Memories Into Tangible Treasures I’ve always been enamored by the power of words to enhance the meaning of lived experience. I treasure handwritten letters … 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