IT’S GRADUATION SEASON, and every time it rolls around I am reminded of how I always seem to find memoir in the day-to-day. I’ve spoken at commencements, and it's a great honor to be asked to do so. … [Read more...] about Writing Memoir at Commencement: The Graduation Speech
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Writing Lessons: Memoir Advice? Know Your Audience, With Kate Richards
Next in this new series called Writing Lessons, my guest teacher is Kate Richards, whose astonishing memoir, Madness, tackles just what the title implies. I met Kate online after slamming into her … [Read more...] about Writing Lessons: Memoir Advice? Know Your Audience, With Kate Richards
Writing Lessons: How to Tell The Truth, with Katrina Kenison
Next in this new series called Writing Lessons, my guest teacher is Katrina Kenison, a writer whose work is beloved by her readers. Smart, provocative, and beautifully written, her books teach us … [Read more...] about Writing Lessons: How to Tell The Truth, with Katrina Kenison
Writing Memoir: A Memorial Day Personal Essay
MANY TIMES, STUDENTS in my classes teach me more than I teach them. Such is the case with writer Dan New. In Dan’s case, what I learned was the power of one simple edit, when we agreed as a class what … [Read more...] about Writing Memoir: A Memorial Day Personal Essay
Memoir in the Month of May
THE LAST FEW WEEKS have brought the bounty that May is known for. Let’s see if I can give a rich and quick recap for you of those things I found online and in the world that might get you writing … [Read more...] about Memoir in the Month of May
Writing Lessons: On Characterization, With Leanne Shirtliffe
In a new series called Writing Lessons, my first guest teacher is Leanne Shirtliffe, who tackles the topic of characterization. Her book, Don’t Lick The Minivan and Other Things I Never Thought I’d … [Read more...] about Writing Lessons: On Characterization, With Leanne Shirtliffe
