500 Words (Or More): Memoir Writing Prompt #12 and Story Shape

by Promptly PortlandDecember 15, 2009
500 Words (Or More): Memoir Writing Prompt #12 and Story Shape

Promptly Portland gives us a writing prompt that helps us focus on the shape of our story.

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KitchenScraps – Remembering Gingerbread Characters by Rhonda Esakov

by Matilda ButlerDecember 10, 2009
KitchenScraps – Remembering Gingerbread Characters by Rhonda Esakov

KitchenScraps for Christmas – Rhonda Esakov recalls in vivid detail Christmas parties that began with the launch of her book and the eventual and painful end to the annual celebrations. Join her as this year she bravely restarts her Gingerbread Character baking and finds ways to recall the good memories associated with them.

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Memoir Book Review: Because I Remember Terror, Father, I Remember You by Sue William Silverman

by Matilda ButlerDecember 9, 2009
Memoir Book Review: Because I Remember Terror, Father, I Remember You by Sue William Silverman

Book Rave by Karen Walker is the first of two reviews of memoirs by Sue William Silverman. Karen discusses both the book — Because I Remember Terror, Father, I Remember You — and what a memoir writer might learn from reading it.

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500 Words (or More): Memoir Writing Prompt #11 and Truth

by Promptly PortlandDecember 8, 2009
500 Words (or More): Memoir Writing Prompt #11 and Truth

Promptly Portland gives us a memoir writing prompt that provides a new perspective on writing the truth. Try the 500 word exercise and see how it affects your considerations about the “truth.”

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Memoir Moment #8: Interview with Sue William Silverman About Writing Your Memoir Opening

by Matilda ButlerDecember 6, 2009
Memoir Moment #8: Interview with Sue William Silverman About Writing Your Memoir Opening

Memoir Moment interviews Sue William Silverman, author of two memoirs and a new book about memoir writing. Sue shares her insights into crafting powerful openings that engage your readers. Enjoy our conversation.

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It’s Our Anniversary, But You Get the Gift

by Kendra BonnettDecember 3, 2009
It’s Our Anniversary, But You Get the Gift

Our 30th anniversary is your opportunity to save big on our most popular 5-DVD set The [Essential] Women’s Memoirs Writing Workshop. At $39 (just 30% of the regular price) we hope to put this excellent writing tools into the hands of everyone who has ever dreamed of writing her story. Let us help you share your legacy.

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KitchenScraps – Nana’s Kjod Kaker by Cindy Wilber

by Matilda ButlerDecember 3, 2009
KitchenScraps – Nana’s Kjod Kaker by Cindy Wilber

Cindy Wilbur shares her treasured family story of Norweigan Meatballs that were part of a never changing family tradition, until the tradition changed. Be sure to try her Nana’s recipe for Norweigan Meatballs brought to America by her grandmother.

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