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In Her Guest Blog and Writing Prompt, Nancy Bachrach Handles Truth Through Humor…Dark Humor

by Kendra BonnettOctober 6, 2009
In Her Guest Blog and Writing Prompt, Nancy Bachrach Handles Truth Through Humor…Dark Humor

The truth can be hard to tell, even in a memoir, and especially when one of the primary people is still living. Nancy Bachrach tells how it was her mother who encouraged her to tell their story, but it is Nancy’s use of humor (albeit dark) that makes The Center of the Universe a great read.

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Book Review of War Orphan in San Francisco by Phyllis Helene Mattson

by Matilda ButlerSeptember 9, 2009
Book Review of War Orphan in San Francisco by Phyllis Helene Mattson

Explore author Phyllis Mattson’s memoir, War Orphan in San Francisco, to consider your voice. How close or how far do you need to be to tell your story? What types of source documents do you have? How will you use them?

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Book Review — Walking Nature Home: A Life’s Journey

by Matilda ButlerApril 29, 2009
Book Review — Walking Nature Home: A Life’s Journey

Author Susan Tweit’s memoir, Walking Nature Home: A Life’s Journey, offers memoir writers insights into caring for ourselves emotionally, spiritually, and physically. In addition, her organizational structure may inspire you to find just the right way to develop your memoir.

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Burning Questions #2: Your Memoir Writing Questions Answered for FREE

by Kendra BonnettMarch 30, 2009
Burning Questions #2: Your Memoir Writing Questions Answered for FREE

Do you have a burning question about writing your memoir? Anyone writing a memoir, or thinking about writing a memoir, can ask us your questions. Kendra Bonnett and Matilda Butler, memoir coaches and teachers as well as award-winning authors will answer your questions on our FREE conference call April 3, 2009.

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Burning Questions Answered for Free

by Kendra BonnettJanuary 3, 2009
Burning Questions Answered for Free

Kendra Bonnett and Matilda Butler invite your most burning questions about memoir writing as they prepare for their first Memoir Conversations, a new series of teleseminars.

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Memoir Moment #2: Start with an Attitude

by Matilda ButlerDecember 7, 2008
Memoir Moment #2: Start with an Attitude

In Memoir Moment #2, Matilda Butler interviews award-winning author Maralys Wills. Maralys, who also teaches writing, has published in six different genres, including memoir. Join them as they discuss effective memoir openings.

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