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Memoir Writing Tip: Memoir Writers Are Not Victims

by Kendra BonnettMarch 2, 2012
Memoir Writing Tip: Memoir Writers Are Not VictimsMemoir Writing Tip: Memoir Writers Are Not Victims

Memoir writing is about celebrating our ability to rise above adversity, heal and share our lessons with others. Celebrate the memoir and the words of one of the great writing teachers of the 20th and 21st century, William Zinsser.

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Memoir Writing Tips: Perfect Practice for Storytellers

by Kendra BonnettFebruary 25, 2012
Memoir Writing Tips: Perfect Practice for StorytellersMemoir Writing Tips: Perfect Practice for Storytellers

Kendra borrows a quote from football legend Vince Lombardi to help us focus our writing practice sessions and gain the greatest advantage. It’s about how to achieve greater perfection in our practice.

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ScrapMoir How To #26: Writing Your Life’s Regrets for Scrapbooks or Memoir

by Bettyann SchmidtMarch 10, 2011
ScrapMoir How To #26: Writing Your Life’s Regrets for Scrapbooks or Memoir

Bettyann Schmidt tells us how to deal with difficult events, life’s regrets and “what ifs” in our writing and scrapbooking. She offers up some powerful examples. PLUS, Bettyann create a new ebook for memoirists and scrappers…and it’s FREE.

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5 Tips on Writing Your Memoir Synopsis by Pamela Jane Bell

by Matilda ButlerDecember 24, 2010
5 Tips on Writing Your Memoir Synopsis by Pamela Jane Bell

Christmas Eve Gift for memoir writers. Be sure to read five great tips on writing the synopsis of your memoir — tips for you from Pamela Jane Bell

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Memoir Writing Prompt: Day 1 of Life’s New Adventure

by Matilda ButlerNovember 23, 2010
Memoir Writing Prompt: Day 1 of Life’s New Adventure

Matilda Butler is onto the next adventure in her life and shares a memoir writing prompt based on one day’s experience when packing. See if it gets you started writing today.

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Memoir Book Review of Patti Smith’s Just Kids Reviewed by Lanie Tankard

by Matilda ButlerNovember 18, 2010
Memoir Book Review of Patti Smith’s Just Kids Reviewed by Lanie Tankard

Lanie Tankard, Women’s Memoirs Book Reviewer, gives us an insightful review of Patti Smith’s memoir “Just Kids,” which has just won the National Book Award for nonfiction.

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Memoir Writing Prompt: The Flight, the Movie, the Point of View, and Memoir

by Matilda ButlerNovember 16, 2010
Memoir Writing Prompt: The Flight, the Movie, the Point of View, and Memoir

Memoir requires attention to point of view. Matilda’s writing prompt helps you understand and experiment with point of view.

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