Am I Too Old to Write a Book?
Did I Wait Too Long? Am I too old to get started writing my memoir? No. I’m excited about this question because the science behind it is far more … Read more
Ottla Kafka: A Story of Love and Sass Nearly Erased
Ottla Kafka: A Story of Love and Sass Nearly Erased Most of us will never face the kind of choice Ottla Kafka faced. But we are asked, again and … Read more
Voice and Point of View in Writing: The Essential Distinction
Voice and Point of View in Writing: The Essential Distinction Voice and point of view are two of the most searched and most misunderstood concepts in writing craft. Even … Read more
What Makes a Great Memoir
What Makes a Great Memoir: Craft Lessons from the Books Readers Can’t Stop Recommending What makes a great memoir?Not fame.Not shock value.And not even an extraordinary life. The memoirs … Read more
Mr. Rogers Courage
Mr. Rogers Courage: Why This Sass Star Still Teaches Us How to Live with Clarity and Compassion Mr. Rogers offered a kind of courage the culture didn’t yet have … Read more
Authentic Voice Journaling
Authentic Voice Journaling Most of us don’t lose our voice in one dramatic moment. Silencing happens slowly – a polite nod here, a swallowed question there, the small decisions … Read more
Book Titles and Their Secret Power
The Secret Power of Book Titles Why Some Say “Buy Me” and Others Say “Nope, Not the One.” Two Books, Two Title Dilemmas When I finished my first book, … Read more
How to Gift an Audible Membership
How to Gift an Audible Membership That They’ll Never Forget How to Gift an Audible Membership (and Make It Unforgettable) Most gifts are forgotten by February. This one? It’ll … Read more
Give the Gift of Inspiration
Give the Gift of Inspiration: Memoirs for the Holidays Giving a memoir for the holidays gives someone more than a present: you give perspective, courage, and an enrichment experience. … Read more