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
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From Anecdote to Personal Essay
Writing Beyond the Anecdote: Crafting a Resonant Personal Essay Transform an anecdote into a personal essay. For many writers, the personal essay begins with a vivid anecdote or slice … Read more
Show and Tell In Personal Essay Writing
Find the Magic of Show and Tell in the Personal Essay Writers have been told to “show, don’t tell.” This advice, while useful in many contexts, can be limiting … 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
Books Make Great Gifts
Ten+ Reasons that Gifting Memoirs and Narrative Nonfiction Can Make the World a Better Place In a world brimming with options, choosing the perfect gift is an art. For … Read more
The Beginning of Your Personal Essay
Crafting a Captivating Opening for Your Personal Essay Welcome back to our series on crafting a publishable personal essay. Now that you’ve read classic essays and chosen a subject … Read more
Sentimentality in Writing
Embracing Earned Sentiments in Literature: Insight from Literary Masters-(and Me) Sentimentality in writing has been both revered and criticized. Some definitions of sentimentality say it’s about excess emotion. Could … Read more
Writing Motivation: What Motivates a Memoirist?
Writing Motivation: What Motivates a Memoirist? What motivates writers to embark on this profound journey of writing a memoir and see it through to completion? Let’s explore the writing … Read more
APAHM Memoirs
Memoirs from Americas’ Rich Heritage of Asian and Pacific Islander Authors Celebrating APAHM Month in Memoir Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders add to the literary culture of the United … Read more
How to Post No-cost Writer Announcements
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