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
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ThemeOrTopic
Your Theme and Topic, Related but Different Theme or Topic? The Difference with Examples It’s common to mix up themes with topics, but they have distinct differences. Themes … Read more
The Literary Memoir
Make Lasting Meaning From Your Life Write a Literary Memoir The Art of the Literary Memoir: Storytelling for Troubled Times The literary memoir serves as an amalgam of personal … Read more
LitFriends: Breakthrough With the 2-Day Challenge!
LitFriends: Breakthrough With the 2-Day Challenge! Latest News & Updates: Free Writing Challenge, Anthologies, Course Updates and More! Dear LitFriends This month has been a world of opposites for … Read more
Short Daily Writing Word Counts
(opens in new tab) Short Daily Word Count Goals: The Secret Sauce of Writing Productivity Set Short Word Count Goals Writing Goals for Higher Productivity: Unlock Your Writing Potential … Read more
Why Write Memoir?
Best-Selling Authors Tell You Why You Should Write Memoir Writing a memoir is a powerful and transformative experience. I know that I’ve left a window into my life because … Read more
Memoir Opening: How to Hook Your Reader
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
Find the Theme of Your Memoir (with 50 Examples)
(opens in new tab) Find the Theme of Your Memoir (with 50 Examples) If you’ve decided to write a memoir, one of the most important decisions you’ll have to make … Read more
Welcome to My New Website
Welcome to My New Website Let’s celebrate narrative nonfiction and the natural world. You’ve arrived at AmyLouJenkins.com, my new author site. While you will find author pages here, there’s … Read more