Memoir Marketing Discussion: Leaving the Hall Light On with Madeline Sharples

by Kendra BonnettJuly 1, 2011
Memoir Marketing Discussion: Leaving the Hall Light On with Madeline Sharples

Even at 70, memoir author Madeline Sharples hasn’t been afraid to tackle the Internet head-on to promote her book about son Paul’s struggle with bipolar illness and ultimate suicide. Madeline shares her approach to marketing and promotion with Women’s Memoirs.

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ScrapMoir How-To #33: Let Your Picture Library Tell the Story

by Bettyann SchmidtJune 30, 2011
ScrapMoir How-To #33: Let Your Picture Library Tell the Story

Bettyann Schmidt shares tips on how photographs helped her move forward with her memoir writing.

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Memoir Writing Prompts: Think Outside the [Sand] Box

by Matilda ButlerJune 28, 2011
Memoir Writing Prompts: Think Outside the [Sand] Box

It’s time to think outside the box on memoir writing prompts. Avoid routines and see how your creative spirit is activated.

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Structure Strengthens Kendra’s Gardening Skills…It Can Empower Your Writing, Too

by Kendra BonnettJune 27, 2011
Structure Strengthens Kendra’s Gardening Skills…It Can Empower Your Writing, TooStructure Strengthens Kendra’s Gardening Skills…It Can Empower Your Writing, Too

The Early-Bird Special is ON!! Register for Jackpot Story Structure! and SAVE $100, plus get a special 1-0n-1 story coaching bonus…and lots of additional gifts and bonuses. This is the must-take workshop for 2011. Change your writing forever.

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Writing and Healing: “The Best Therapy I’ve Had”

by Sharon LippincottJune 26, 2011
Writing and Healing: “The Best Therapy I’ve Had”

Read Sharon Lippincott’s fascinating story of how one of her students found writing about her memories helped her recover more in spite of a brain injury.

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Journal Writing Basics: How to Avoid Self-Deception

by Amber Lea StarfireJune 25, 2011
Journal Writing Basics: How to Avoid Self-Deception

Amber Lea Starfire’s must-read post helps you get beneath the “truths” that may be getting in the way of your forward progress by sorting out self-deception versus absolute truths.

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Memoir Writing Contest: The Sixth Night of Hanukkah by Debbie Weiss

by Matilda ButlerJune 23, 2011
Memoir Writing Contest: The Sixth Night of Hanukkah by Debbie Weiss

Memoir contest winner. Read about a family tradition as it starts and ends. Be sure to try the Debbie’s grandmother’s Latke recipe. A real winner any time of the year.

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