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Book Review: Lucky by Alice Sebold Reviewed by Tracy Kauffman Wood

by Tracy Kauffman WoodAugust 30, 2010

Tracy Kauffman Wood reviews Lucky, Alice Sebold’s memoir. Tracy shares what a memoir writer can learn from this powerful book of survival.

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Use Your Senses to Inspire Creative Journal Writing

by Amber Lea StarfireAugust 28, 2010

Ways to energize your journal writing are as many and varied as your imagination. Here are some journal writing prompts to inspire creativity and stimulate animated, lively journaling.

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Welcome Rosie the Riveter and Her Daughters

by Matilda ButlerAugust 27, 2010

Rosie the Riveter and Rosie’s Daughters join Women’s Memoirs on a regular basis. To celebrate, we’re having a one-day sale August 31.

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10 More Writing Links You Need to Have

by Kendra BonnettAugust 27, 2010

More quick hits for writers. Ten plus one in all. This week Kendra Bonnett pays special attention to the growing world of alternative media.

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ScrapMoir How To #17: A Sense of Peace in Scrapbooking and Writing Memoir

by Bettyann SchmidtAugust 26, 2010

Bettyann Schmidt describes how she uses scrapbooking and memoir writing to create her own sense of personal peace. Be sure to share your ideas by adding your comments to her post.

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The Steinbeck Center’s Message to Memoirists

by Matilda ButlerAugust 25, 2010

Matilda Butler’s visit to The National Steinbeck Center gave her a message about memoir writing. Perhaps this will get you writing.

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500 Words (Or More) Writing Prompt #36: The Districts of Your Life

by Promptly PortlandAugust 24, 2010

Promptly Portland takes us into her favorite city, Portland. She has us think about organizing our life much as Portland is organized. Be sure to try the three writing prompts.

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Book Review: Lucky by Alice Sebold Reviewed by Tracy Kauffman Wood

Use Your Senses to Inspire Creative Journal Writing

Welcome Rosie the Riveter and Her Daughters

10 More Writing Links You Need to Have

ScrapMoir How To #17: A Sense of Peace in Scrapbooking and Writing Memoir

The Steinbeck Center’s Message to Memoirists

500 Words (Or More) Writing Prompt #36: The Districts of Your Life

Sign up here for our monthly blog digest

TALES OF OUR LIVES Award-Winning Stories from Women’s Memoirs

Seasons of Our Lives “GET INSPIRED…

…IN YOUR LIFE…

…AND IN YOUR WRITING”

4 Volumes of SEASONS OF OUR LIVES Available in Kindle Store

Award-Winning Collective Memoir

Rosie the Riveter’s Bandana Available at RosiesDaughters.com and Etsy.com

Thanks for the Award

TALES OF OUR LIVES — New Award-Winning Anthology Now Available

Memories Sweet and Savory – Apple iBook Now Available – Just $1.99

SEASONS OF OUR LIVES Author Reads Her Story

Get Your Copy of the Award-Winning WRITING ALCHEMY

Get Your FREE eBooks

Get Your Free Ebook Now

Our Memoir Writing Secret #1

SCN Star Blogger Award

Will the R.E.A.L. Authorpreneur Please Stand Up?

Free eBook on Scrapbooking + Memoir

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