THERE MAY BE no greater honor than having another writer benefit from something I've written. But though I am always glad to hear from readers, I have rarely been as honored as I am to have the … [Read more...] about 19 Memoir Tips via The Write Practice (and me)
On Writing Memoir Fearlessly
THE BEST MEMOIRS are written without the fear of three things: The rules, books that have come before, or of fitting neatly into a certain sense of genre. And while this word “fearless,” much like the … [Read more...] about On Writing Memoir Fearlessly
Creative Inspiration: Using Reference Books When Writing Memoir
I TRY TO LEARN SOMETHING NEW every day. It's not a new idea, I know, nor is it unique to me. It's an adage I see on t-shirts, hear from others and read pretty much everywhere. In this case, at least, … [Read more...] about Creative Inspiration: Using Reference Books When Writing Memoir
Memoir Writing Resolutions. Number Two: Be Hospitable
BE HOSPITABLE. I have only one maxim in my office—a little index card that reads, “Be hospitable”— and it has been there through four books, countless magazine pieces, radio essays, blog posts, and … [Read more...] about Memoir Writing Resolutions. Number Two: Be Hospitable
Want us To Consider Your Opinion? How To Be A Reliable Memoir Narrator
A LITTLE BIT of memoir goes a long way, particularly if you are considering writing an opinion piece. In this case, along with a well-written piece, we need to know why we should listen to you. We … [Read more...] about Want us To Consider Your Opinion? How To Be A Reliable Memoir Narrator
Ashes to Ashes, A Holiday Memoir
EVERY TIME THE holidays come around I am reminded that one of these days I simply have to do something with my mother’s ashes. It’s been more than twenty years since she died. This length of stay out … [Read more...] about Ashes to Ashes, A Holiday Memoir
