500 Words (or More) Writing Prompt #27: You and Your Pet, Part 1

by Promptly PortlandJune 8, 2010
500 Words (or More) Writing Prompt #27: You and Your Pet, Part 1

Promptly Portland takes us on an unexpected writing journey into exploring ourselves and our pets through this week’s prompt. If you have a dog or a cat, you’ll want to try this one.

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Memoir Contest Winner: Honorable Mention for Love on a Plate by Nancy Julien Kopp

by Matilda ButlerJune 3, 2010
Memoir Contest Winner: Honorable Mention for Love on a Plate by Nancy Julien Kopp

Post #40 – Women’s Memoirs, ScrapMoir – Matilda Butler and Kendra Bonnett Kendra and I are pleased to publish Nancy Julien Kopp’s story and recipe that received an honorable mention in our March Memoir Contest — KitchenScraps Category. Congratulations Nancy. Love on a Plate By Nancy Julien Kopp My grandmother moved away from Chicago about […]

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Book Review: The Dr. Erica Miller Story: From Trauma to Triumph

by Matilda ButlerJune 2, 2010
Book Review: The Dr. Erica Miller Story: From Trauma to Triumph

Memoirs can teach us about memoir writing and Erica Miller’s memoir is no exception. Our review covers her effective opening with its six elements as well as thoughts on memoir versus autobiography.

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500 Words (or More) Writing Prompt #26: Technology Ticklers

by Promptly PortlandJune 1, 2010
500 Words (or More) Writing Prompt #26: Technology Ticklers

Promptly Portland shares a completely different writing prompt about technologies and how we can reflect on them to better understand how they allow or prevent us from being the people we want to be.

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What’s the Most Important Aspect of Your Writing Process?

by Kendra BonnettMay 31, 2010
What’s the Most Important Aspect of Your Writing Process?

So what is the most important aspect of the writing process? You tell us. Answer our quick, easy (one question) survey. Pick the answer you think best captures the most important aspect of YOUR writing process. Or post a Comment with your own answer.

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Writing and Memoir Miscellanea for a Sunday Afternoon

by Kendra BonnettMay 30, 2010
Writing and Memoir Miscellanea for a Sunday Afternoon

Just because the people in your memoir are real doesn’t mean they shouldn’t get the same attention and development as the characters in a novel. As readers, we want to know what makes them tick.

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BookExpo America…Book Marketing…Platforms…and Contest Reminder

by Kendra BonnettMay 29, 2010
BookExpo America…Book Marketing…Platforms…and Contest Reminder

Book sales and success are as much (maybe more) about marketing and platform building as they are about the book. At this year’s BookExpo America, a lot was said about the state of the industry. And yes, it’s harder than ever to breakthrough and sell. But you can do it…if you start early enough and you focus on your platform.

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