Snow Moon, No Moon: Story Continuation by Jamuna Advani

by Matilda ButlerMarch 11, 2012
Snow Moon, No Moon: Story Continuation by Jamuna Advani

Be sure to read Jamuna Advani’s Part 6 to Snow Moon, No Moon. It’s a real cliffhanger with the conclusion on Monday.

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Journal Writing for Memoir: Time Capsule

by Amber Lea StarfireMarch 10, 2012
Journal Writing for Memoir: Time Capsule

Post #54 Memoir Writing, Journaling by Amber Lea Starfire Today, I’m writing about another way to preserve memories—keep a time capsule. Not to bury in your yard, but to bury in the pages of your journal. If you journal regularly, you already know how journaling helps you become more aware of life as it plays […]

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Memoir Writing Tip: Using Internal Conflict to Show Motivation and Behavior

by Kendra BonnettMarch 9, 2012
Memoir Writing Tip: Using Internal Conflict to Show Motivation and BehaviorMemoir Writing Tip: Using Internal Conflict to Show Motivation and Behavior

That cartoon angel and devil on your shoulder is just a metaphor for the internal conflict that leads to actions. Put this to work in your memoir writing to show your readers the process leading to decision. It’s a great way to show motivation and behavior.

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Memoir Contest: Nancy Julien Kopp on Labor Day

by Matilda ButlerMarch 8, 2012
Memoir Contest: Nancy Julien Kopp on Labor Day

Women’s Memoirs is pleased to publish Nancy Julien Kopp’s award-winning ScrapMoir: Family Gatherings: A Labor of Love. Be sure to leave her a note in the Comments section just below her story.

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Memoir Author Interview: Karen Fisher-Alaniz on Breaking the Code

by Matilda ButlerMarch 7, 2012
Memoir Author Interview: Karen Fisher-Alaniz on Breaking the Code

Women’s Memoirs interview author Karen Fisher-Alaniz who describes writing her father’s story of World War II secrets that he kept until nightmares in his 80s caused him to decide to talk.

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Memoir Writing Prompt and ScrapMoir: March Remembered with Words and Photos

by Matilda ButlerMarch 6, 2012
Memoir Writing Prompt and ScrapMoir: March Remembered with Words and Photos

March Memories — Women’s Memoirs hopes you enjoy this recollection of a March long past.

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Memoir Writing Tip: Deconstruction and the Art of the Reveal

by Kendra BonnettMarch 5, 2012
Memoir Writing Tip: Deconstruction and the Art of the Reveal

Sue William Silverman is the inspiration for today’s post about characters and the art of revealing the personality and motivation.

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