How Shall We Begin?
The Many (Optional) Options for Starting Your Memoir Apart from your book’s cover, the first ten pages are the most […]
The Memoir and the Autobiography
The Memoir and the Autobiography What’s the difference? And which one should you write? Many people use memoir and autobiography […]
The Business of Book Covers
Set Your Book Up for Success with an Eye-catching, Unique, Creative, Honest Cover It’s true: People do judge a book […]
The Pitfalls and Perks of Writing about the Dead
My dad began work on his memoir in 1992 when he mostly retired from a career in the foreign service […]
Is Redundancy Hiding in Your Writing?
Is Redundancy Hiding in Your Writing? How to Spot Unnecessary Words and Get Rid of Them “That spring, in May, […]
Which Stories Belong in Your Memoir?
Which Stories Belong in Your Memoir? The Ones that Mean Something It’s common wisdom that people with great stories should […]
When Should You Use Exclamation Points in Your Memoir?
The exclamation mark key on computers really ought to come with a warning label: Use liberally in texts, emails, and […]
Are Chronological Memoirs Boring?
Many memoir writers cannot resist the temptation to jump around chronologically in their life story. This urge often comes from […]
Does a Memoir Have to be Deep?
Many books and courses on memoir writing encourage you to dig deep into your psyche. They talk about memoir writing […]