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From Anecdote to Personal Essay

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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

Categories Craft of Writing, First Person Writing, First-Person Writing, How to Write, Personal Essay Writing, Writing Practice 1 Comment

Three Personal Essays About Existence For Writers

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Woven ideas create rich personal essays about existance

Three Personal Essays About Existence And the Act of Reading and Researching to Stimulate Novel Thinking  “What the really great artists do is they’re entirely themselves. They’re entirely themselves, … Read more

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Short Daily Writing Word Counts

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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 For many writers, the … Read more

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Writing Goals and Motivation

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5 Hurdles That Block Your Writing Goals and How to Overcome Them 1. Lack of Motivation Can Block Your Writing Goals: One of the most common obstacles aspiring writers … Read more

Categories Authorship, How to Write, How to Write a Memoir, Memoir, Memoir Writing, Write your Memoir, writing course, writing goals 2 Comments

Your Writing Voice

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Develop Your Writing Voice: 5 Benefits The essence of an author’s individuality lies in the voice on the page. The narrator’s voice must represent someone the reader wishes to … Read more

Categories author platform, Authorship, Craft of Writing, First Person Writing, First-Person Writing, How to Write, How to Write a Memoir, Write your Memoir, Writing Books 1 Comment

What is the Definition of a Sentence?

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What is the definition of a sentence? Ah, the definition of a sentence. How do we define what comes after that capital letter and before the period? It’s the … Read more

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Five Mixed-Genre Books

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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

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Mixed-Genre Memoir

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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

Categories Authorship, Craft of Writing, First Person Writing, First-Person Writing, How to Write, How to Write a Memoir, Memoir, Memoir Writing, Spotlight on Craft, Write your Memoir, Writing Books

Nine tips for Finding Your Memoir’s Theme

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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

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The Specific is Universal

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The Specific is Universal

The Specific is Universal Use specificity to find the heart of your story and give your reader an experience The Specific is Universal I had heard the phrase “ … Read more

Categories Craft of Writing, Essays, First Person Writing, First-Person Writing, How to Write, How to Write a Memoir, Memoir, Memoir Writing, Spotlight on Craft, Uncategorized, Write your Memoir 1 Comment

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