A HUGE RED LIPSTICK kiss goes out to Poets & Writers magazine’s online site for placing The Memoir Project, my idiosyncratic, irreverent little book on how to write memoir, at the top of their new … [Read more...] about The Memoir Project Tops P&W Best Books for Writers
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Writing Lessons: When Are You Ready To Write Memoir?
Next in this new series called Writing Lessons, our teacher is Liz Picco, taking on the gnarly topic of when to start writing memoir. When are you ready? My advice is to listen to Liz. She knows. I … [Read more...] about Writing Lessons: When Are You Ready To Write Memoir?
“Orange is The New Black” Author Talks about Writing Memoir
CHANCES ARE FAIRLY good that you’ve heard of the new Netflix breakout series called Orange is the New Black. And if you haven't, well, you will. It’s all the rage. Here, finally, is Piper Kerman, … [Read more...] about “Orange is The New Black” Author Talks about Writing Memoir
Writing Lessons: Picking Small Topics To Write About
Next up in Writing Lessons my guest teacher Ariel Balter, a writer whose recent book, The Maternity Labyrinth, was published by Plain View Press. I had long wanted to feature a book of theirs here. An … [Read more...] about Writing Lessons: Picking Small Topics To Write About
Writing Lessons: Memoir’s Truth and Consequences, with Anthony D’Aries
Next up in Writing Lessons, my guest teacher is Anthony D'Aries, whose wonderful new book, The Language of Men, A Memoir, takes on just what the title suggests. His how-to piece takes on what happens … [Read more...] about Writing Lessons: Memoir’s Truth and Consequences, with Anthony D’Aries
Writing Lessons: On What to Leave In Your Memoir Writing, with Priscilla Gilman
Next in Writing Lessons, Priscilla Gilman bravely tackles the topic of what to leave in your memoir writing. After reading The Anti-Romantic Child: A Memoir of Unexpected Joy, I became an instant fan … [Read more...] about Writing Lessons: On What to Leave In Your Memoir Writing, with Priscilla Gilman
