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5 Memoir Writing Prompts for Recurring Memories Mine Those Images and thougts: they are sources of unresoved and unrealized potential (A GOLD MINE) (opens in new tab) Why certain … Read more
Write a Memoir Now You Don’t Have to Have Your Life Figured Out (And Why It’s Better if You Don’t) The Question That Stops Almost Everyone Nearly every writer … Read more
Writing a Memoir: What Remarkably Bright Creatures Can Teach Us About Characters That Engage Readers Buy at Amazon: Click Here In memoir writing, crafting compelling characters is an essential skill. While … Read more
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
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 slice of life … Read more
Find the Magic of Show and Tell in the Personal Essay While reading this article, first stop and consider writing for our next highly anticipated anthology. Read the full … Read more
Memoir Mentor Text for Writers: Giving up the Ghost by Hilary Mantel (opens in new tab) Buy on Amazon Hilary Mantel’s “Giving Up the Ghost” beckons aspiring writers to … Read more
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
Crafting a Captivating Opening for Your Personal Essay Welcome back to our series on crafting a publishable personal essay. Now that youâve read classic essays and chosen a subject … Read more
Embracing Earned Sentiments in Literature: Insight from Literary Masters-(and Me) Is Sentimentality in Writing Heartfelt or Hokey? Sentimentality in literature: it can make us reach for a tissue or … Read more