Personal Essay Subject
Find Your Perfect Personal Essay Subject Part of the First-Person Writing Series on Writing the Personal Essay Writing a personal essay can be an incredibly rewarding experience. You share … Read more
Find Your Perfect Personal Essay Subject Part of the First-Person Writing Series on Writing the Personal Essay Writing a personal essay can be an incredibly rewarding experience. You share … Read more
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
Architecture of Plot in Memoir The Plot propels the narrative forward, captivating readers along the way. Let’s explore the definition and structure of a plot in memoirs, and discuss … Read more
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
The First Line of Ten Successful Memoirs- Need some inspiration to find the opening to your memoir? Memoir beginnings are the first and sometimes last step a reader takes … Read more
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 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
Can a Non-Celebrity Memoir be Sucessful? Memoirs offer a window into the lives of others and can help us understand novel experiences and perspectives, yet they include universal themes … Read more
Nine Tips for Finding Your Memoir’s Theme Also of Interest: Find the Theme of Your Memoir (with 50 Examples.) 1. Read through journals, notes, letters, and emails. Review photos. … Read more
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 is the theme of … Read more