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Five Mixed-Genre Books

By amyloujenkins | April 13, 2023

Five Mixed-Genre Memoirs Books so good, they are sure to be banned    Five mixed-genre memoirs that blend poetry, nonfiction, and/or fiction: Bluets by Maggie Nelson Citizen: An American … Read more

Mixed-Genre Memoir

By amyloujenkins | April 13, 2023

Mixed-Genre Memoirs Read Them/ Write Them Many memoir writers work in mixed genres, using their unique voices, skills, and perspectives to explore a depth of topics with a wide … Read more

Refuge, a Book Review

By amyloujenkins | April 7, 2023

Refuge: An Unnatural History of Family and Place by Terry Tempest Williams, Pantheon, 230 pages Refuge, a Book Review Retro-review: Here’s a release from 2000. ‘Refuge’ is a classic … Read more

How to Post No-cost Writer Announcements

By amyloujenkins | April 6, 2023

Post your #Writer News at https://www.facebook.com/FirstPersonWritingCourse/ Friends, Post Your Writing Announcements: No Cost to Share Your Good News Announce your #WriterNews to our audiences. Share the good news on … Read more

What If Your Family Doesn’t Want You to Write Your Memoir?

By amyloujenkins | April 5, 2023

What If Your Family Doesn’t Want You to Write Your Memoir? Are you considering writing a memoir but are hesitant because you’re worried about upsetting your family? What if … Read more

Book Review: ‘Where the Deer and the Antelope Play’

By amyloujenkins | April 3, 2023

Where the Deer and the Antelope Play:  The Pastoral Observations of One Ignorant American Who Loves to Walk Outside by Nick Offerman, Dutton, 2021, 352 pages Nick Reads his … Read more

Can a non-celebrity memoir be successful?

By amyloujenkins | March 30, 2023

Can a Non-Celebrity Memoir be Sucessful? Gold book titles are affiliate links to Amazon. Or search the Indiebound store link above to find your favorite non-celeb memoir. Memoirs offer … Read more

Writers are Readers

By amyloujenkins | March 21, 2023

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 Opening: How to Hook Your Reader

By amyloujenkins | March 10, 2023

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