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Memoirs and Other Book Thoughts: Don’t Think of Oranges

by Matilda ButlerNovember 3, 2010
Memoirs and Other Book Thoughts: Don’t Think of Oranges

Part memoir – part book reviews. That’s what our new guest blogger, Catherine Alexander, brings us. Not only is she the Silicon Valley Librarian, she is also the Women’s Memoir Book Maven. We think you’ll enjoy her stories and her book suggestions.

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Memoir-Writing-Prompt Video: Postcards from Hawaii #2

by Matilda ButlerOctober 26, 2010
Memoir-Writing-Prompt Video: Postcards from Hawaii #2

A second memoir writing prompt in our video series — Postcards from Hawaii. This short video will give you a new way to write about yourself and others. Be sure to check out this memoir writing tip.

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Lists for Writers: 10 Tips for Writing Your Memoir

by Kendra BonnettOctober 8, 2010
Lists for Writers: 10 Tips for Writing Your Memoir

Kendra has scoured the Internet to put together this list of writing tips for the aspiring memoir writers among our readers here on Women’s Memoirs.

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Keep Writing and Moving Forward: Advice from Annie Dillard

by Kendra BonnettSeptember 14, 2010
Keep Writing and Moving Forward: Advice from Annie Dillard

This week’s Writing in Five video is taken from The Writing Life by Annie Dillard. An essential book for anyone who writes. Whether writing a memoir, novel, essay or poem, Annie Dillard counsels writers to move forward. Progress and the final product are key.

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500 Words (Or More) Writing Prompt #36: The Districts of Your Life

by Promptly PortlandAugust 24, 2010
500 Words (Or More) Writing Prompt #36: The Districts of Your Life

Promptly Portland takes us into her favorite city, Portland. She has us think about organizing our life much as Portland is organized. Be sure to try the three writing prompts.

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Research Your Characters Before You Write: Advice from David McCullough

by Matilda ButlerAugust 23, 2010
Research Your Characters Before You Write: Advice from David McCullough

This week’s Writing in Five video features David McCullough’s approach to research. His advice to “marinate the head” may just help you create vivid, believable characters. We hope you’ll watch this brief video and think about ways you can incorporate this writing tip into your work.

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Women’s Memoir Contest — Holidays are Coming

by Matilda ButlerAugust 22, 2010
Women’s Memoir Contest — Holidays are Coming

Announcing our new memoir writing contest. Check here for details about our contest. The theme is holidays and the deadline is October 31. There’s even a great prize.

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