Memoir Writing Blog

Memoir Review: Lanie Tankard Looks at Sheila Collins’ Warrior Mother

by Matilda ButlerSeptember 3, 2013

Women’s Memoirs book reviewer, Lanie Tankard, discusses Sheila Collins’ new memoir Warrior Mother.

Tips for Showing Emotions in Your Writing

by Matilda ButlerSeptember 1, 2013

Check out our 1-minute video and see if you can tell all the ways that we show emotions. Then see how you’ll apply showing emotional states in your writing

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Memoir Stories: In Plain Sight

by Matilda ButlerAugust 27, 2013

Become a memoir scientist and help discover your personal stories that have been hidden in plain sight.

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Memoir Writing Prompts: The Turkeys Are Flying (No, Really)

by Matilda ButlerAugust 15, 2013

Women’s Memoirs suggests ways writing prompts help you as you work on your memoir.

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Memoir — “Inspired & Unstoppable: Wildly Succeeding in Your Life’s Work” by Tama Kieves and Reviewed by Lanie Tankard

by Matilda ButlerAugust 12, 2013

In this intriguing book review by Lanie Tankard, you’ll see the value of widening your definition of memoir.

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Writing and Healing: The 15-Minute Princess: Two Top Writing Tips

by Pamela JaneAugust 6, 2013

Like Pamela Bell’s writing tips? This blog post on writing is great and just may give you a new perspective.

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Memoir Writing Prompts: Watch Out for Halloween

by Matilda ButlerAugust 1, 2013

Women’s Memoirs invites you to a look at opening sentences and an opening video.

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Memoir Review: Lanie Tankard Looks at Sheila Collins’ Warrior Mother

Tips for Showing Emotions in Your Writing

Memoir Stories: In Plain Sight

Memoir Writing Prompts: The Turkeys Are Flying (No, Really)

Memoir — “Inspired & Unstoppable: Wildly Succeeding in Your Life’s Work” by Tama Kieves and Reviewed by Lanie Tankard

Writing and Healing: The 15-Minute Princess: Two Top Writing Tips

Memoir Writing Prompts: Watch Out for Halloween

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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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