How to Write a Memoir Without Damaging Relationships
Writing a memoir is a soul-searching endeavor that can bring up a lot of difficult feelings for the author and for the people who may [...]
Should You Write Through the Holidays?
For many, the holiday season is full of fun with family and friends. It also tends to be stressful. If you're in the middle of [...]
Family History or Memoir?
If you've been thinking about writing the story of your life or what you've experienced, the word "memoir" is probably familiar to you. If you're [...]
Facing Your Fears When Writing Your Memoirs
Writing your memoirs is an intensely personal project. Whether you're writing about a traumatic past or the inspiring journey your life has been, you'll have [...]
Memoir Writing as a Catharsis: Good or Bad Idea?
Memoirs are almost always loaded with powerful moments, some of them transformative but all charged with emotion, whether positive or negative. The process of digging [...]
Five Great Writing Tools to Improve Your Skills
Writing takes practice to develop your skills. Reading excellent writing helps, and honing your skills with regular practice is crucial. There are also many writing [...]
Increasing Your Writing Output
Even seasoned writers can run into a dry spell when their writing output drops to nothing. It’s even more difficult for most first-time writers. The [...]
Memoir Writing: Internal vs. External Conflict
Memoirs are compelling when they capture the writer's journey as they overcome adversity, resolve conflict, or learn life lessons. Memoir writing relates in some way [...]
Memoirs: Finding Your Authentic Voice
Writing your memoirs is intensely personal, conveying your memories through the filter of your emotions and experiences. Finding and expressing your voice – your personality [...]
Writing Your Memoirs Can Help the Healing Process
There are a multitude of reasons for writing your memoirs. Many people want to record their own stories for future generations. It's a beautiful way [...]