Welcome, She Writers. This is my new blog, devoted entirely to teaching the art of writing what you know. Please have a look around. To those of you who wonder what a She Writer might be, it's a group … [Read more...] about Welcome, She Writers!
The Memoir Project Blog
The Memoir Project: A Throughly Non-Standardized Text for Writing & Life
NOT SURPRISINGLY, I THINK that the best book on how to write memoir is the one I wrote. It's called The Memoir Project: A Thoroughly Non-Standardized Text for Writing & Life. The title reflects it … [Read more...] about The Memoir Project: A Throughly Non-Standardized Text for Writing & Life
Memoir: What’s in a Name?
EACH YEAR AT Belmont Stakes time, my sister has some explaining to do. My family frequently names those we love for sports idols. For instance, among the dozen cats and dogs who have come and gone in … [Read more...] about Memoir: What’s in a Name?
Summer Memoir: Getting Over the Slump
THE SUMMER WRITING SLUMP. This is a tough time for writers–that time of year when the most seductive set of temptations to not write beckon: the great outdoors and all its wonders. I mean, who can … [Read more...] about Summer Memoir: Getting Over the Slump
Recommended: Memoirs for May
A RECENT STUDENT said simply, “I write to understand myself.” And I loved that. The world would be a better place if we all understood ourselves just the eensiest bit more, don’t you agree? Does it … [Read more...] about Recommended: Memoirs for May
A List that Keeps on Growing
ASKING FOR HELP. Oh, was that a shudder I saw go down your spine? What is it about asking for help that sets women on edge? No, I’m not talking about calling a babysitter. I’m talking about asking for … [Read more...] about A List that Keeps on Growing
