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It’s Not About the Words! A Christmas Story

by Pamela JaneDecember 15, 2015

Pamela Jane shows us the need for story line over words. Check out this valuable article.

Writing Prompt: What a Knee Replacement Teaches Us About Writing Prompts

by Matilda ButlerDecember 8, 2015

Matilda Butler shares an unusual look at memoir writing prompts. Then try her physical exercise/writing exercise combos.

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Why Use Details? Thoughts for Memoir Writers

by Matilda ButlerDecember 1, 2015

Matilda Butler turns to Laurie R. King to investigate the value of details in memoir writing.

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Writing Alchemy Helps Identify the Details of Your Life

by Matilda ButlerNovember 24, 2015

Matilda Butler brings new light to “Show don’t tell.” If you are interested in Writing Alchemy, she also includes a $10 discount coupon.

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Memoir Lessons Learned from a Birthday Cake

by Matilda ButlerNovember 17, 2015

Join Matilda Butler as she describes her adventure in making a four-layer birthday cake and all the memoir lessons she learned. Yes, you read that right. Memoir writing lessons.

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5 Tips for Getting Your Memoir Published in 2016

by Pamela JaneNovember 10, 2015

Pamela Jane shares her wisdom and insights on getting your memoir published.

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More on Story Structure for Memoir Writers

by Matilda ButlerNovember 3, 2015

A sight in Hawaii brought to light a new way to think about memoir story structure.

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It’s Not About the Words! A Christmas Story

Writing Prompt: What a Knee Replacement Teaches Us About Writing Prompts

Why Use Details? Thoughts for Memoir Writers

Writing Alchemy Helps Identify the Details of Your Life

Memoir Lessons Learned from a Birthday Cake

5 Tips for Getting Your Memoir Published in 2016

More on Story Structure for Memoir Writers

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?

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