USE THE CALENDAR. It's the best way I know to choose memoir topics and get memoir ideas. This is advice I give all the time in my online memoir classes, and I'm reminded of that advice every time a … [Read more...] about Need a Memoir Topic? Use the Calendar
Creative Inspiration is a Walk in the Park
JUST WALKING AROUND. That’s where context comes from. By being out, being aware. And context is what you need if you are going to write memoir. In fact, the role of context in writing needs to be … [Read more...] about Creative Inspiration is a Walk in the Park
Three Memoirists, One Big Book Giveaway
TRY SOME HOSPITALITY, I always say, and when I do, the students in my memoir class frequently look a little stunned. They’re not in the room to learn etiquette, after all, so why would I mention the … [Read more...] about Three Memoirists, One Big Book Giveaway
Got the Music in You? Use it
GO ASK ALICE. That single lyric sent me down and through the rabbit hole the other day as I was cruising around with my new Sirius/XM car radio. Well, there was a car attached, though to me the … [Read more...] about Got the Music in You? Use it
Creative Inspiration: In Memoir, it’s DIY
WHAT INSPIRES YOU? What are you reading? What are you listening to? When writing memoir, are you aware just how positive an influence media can be? If not, you are missing one of the great helpers for … [Read more...] about Creative Inspiration: In Memoir, it’s DIY
