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Memoir Writing Prompts: It’s Official, I’m an Oregonian

by Matilda ButlerMay 24, 2011
Memoir Writing Prompts: It’s Official, I’m an Oregonian

Join Matilda on another insight from her move to Oregon. Perhaps her memoir writing prompts will help you both look at a time in your past when you didn’t fit in and examine those emotions.

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Memoir LifeScraps: Nearly Losing It by Sylvia Downes

by Matilda ButlerMay 22, 2011
Memoir LifeScraps: Nearly Losing It by Sylvia Downes

Sylvia Downes brings us an inspiring memoir vignette from England, a story of losing her sight.

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Memoir Writing Contest: Deadline Approaching

by Matilda ButlerMay 21, 2011
Memoir Writing Contest: Deadline Approaching

Reminder: The current contest on Women’s Memoirs closes on May 31. Be sure to send your memoir contest entry via email by May 31, midnight, PDT

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ScrapMoir How-To #31: Writing Living Stories for Scrapbooks and Memoir

by Bettyann SchmidtMay 19, 2011
ScrapMoir How-To #31: Writing Living Stories for Scrapbooks and Memoir

Bettyann Schmidt reminds us that memoir isn’t written removed from history. In fact, she contends that writing about our feelings, fears, hopes and aspirations associated with the historical events we are living through create a valuable part of our life legacy.

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Memoir Writing Prompts: Three Views of Memoir and Truth, Part 3

by Matilda ButlerMay 17, 2011
Memoir Writing Prompts: Three Views of Memoir and Truth, Part 3

Matilda Butler discusses a third view of memoir and truth that causes us to consider the distinction between factual and emotional truths. Try these writing prompts and see if they help you dig more deeply into the emotions associated with your memoir.

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How Do Writing and Healing Come Together for You? #8

by Matilda ButlerMay 15, 2011
How Do Writing and Healing Come Together for You? #8

Join us as a memoir author shares her insights into the role of writing for healing in her life as she struggles with multiple sclerosis.

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Memoir Writing Contest: The 1958 Christmas Tree by Mary Edge

by Matilda ButlerMay 12, 2011
Memoir Writing Contest: The 1958 Christmas Tree by Mary Edge

Mary Edge shares her award-winning memoir vignette (Favorite Holiday Contest), a story about a special Christmas tree. It will take you back to simpler times and family joys.

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