Many writers think they have to get the opening exactly right before they can move forward. But here’s the truth: you’ll likely revise your opening after the rest of your story takes shape. The important thing is to start . Choose one powerful doorway into your story and walk through it.
Read MoreThe power of food to transport you to a place and time is a catalyst for memoir. Food unleashes our senses so that we can be active characters in the story of life. Just as we invite others to our tables, sharing our stories through memoir invites our readers into the world we inhabit, navigate, even survive.
Read MoreMost aspiring memoirists freeze at the starting line. Not because they don’t care, but because all they can see is the end. A finished book. A publishing deal. A shelf at Barnes & Noble. And that vision, while beautiful, is overwhelming when you’re staring at a blank page between school pickups and staff meetings.
Read MoreWhether writing for legacy, healing, or to share experiences of growth and transformation, humans are curious about others. We accept invitations to peek inside another’s life, to learn their thoughts, motivations, and backgrounds.
Read MoreYour writing style is not just a set of techniques; it's the fingerprint of your narrative identity. Embracing what comes naturally to you is not only liberating but also instrumental in shaping a memoir that resonates.
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