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‘Origins’ Book Review

By amyloujenkins | November 17, 2022

Book Review of Origins How Earth’s History Shaped Human History Origins: How Earth’s History Shaped Human History, Lewis Dartnell,  Basic Books, NY, 2019, 287 Pages. ‘Origins’ isn’t Just for … Read more

‘Entangled Life’ Book Review

By amyloujenkins | November 17, 2022

Book Review: ‘Entangled Life’ How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures You think you don’t need a book about fungi, but you do. Honestly, … Read more

Plot a Memoir

Plot A Memoir

By amyloujenkins | October 21, 2022

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

Six Key Elements of Memoir

By amyloujenkins | October 16, 2022

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

By amyloujenkins | September 15, 2022

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 ” … Read more

Your author Platform

Guide to Your Author Platform

By amyloujenkins | July 15, 2022

Guide to Your Author Platform An author platform is the sum total of an author’s visibility, connections, and credibility, and is a key factor in an author’s success. Platform … Read more

Write in first person

3 Reasons to Write Memoir, Essay, and Opinion

By amyloujenkins | May 20, 2022

Three Big Reasons You Should be Writing Memoir, Essay, and Opinion If You Think You Should Be Writing, I agree with you. Your voice is important, and you have … Read more

A Great Winter Read: Indian Creek Chronicles

By amyloujenkins | November 11, 2021

A Great Winter Read Indian Creek Chronicles: A Winter Alone in the Wilderness by Pete Fromm Indian Creek Chronicles: A Winter Alone in the Wilderness, by Pete Fromm, Picador. Readers … Read more

Not Writing? Six Ways to Get Unstuck in 30 Minutes

By amyloujenkins | November 2, 2021

Sitting at Screen and Not Writing? Six Ways to Get Unstuck in 30 Minutes or Less Stuck? Spark your creativity If you are no longer feeling innovative and have … Read more