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We exclusively publish memoirs: The creative stories unpacked from the nostalgic hope chests of our lives.
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What’s the Difference Between a Memoir and a Personal Essay?
What’s the Difference Between a Memoir and a Personal Essay?
Confused? Get in line!
KiKi Walter
Mar 24
2024 Submission Guidelines
2024 Submission Guidelines
Updated Information for New and Existing Writers
KiKi Walter
Jan 3
The Memoirist News: Boosting, Prompts, and Stories — Oh, My!
The Memoirist News: Boosting, Prompts, and Stories — Oh, My!
September 2024
KiKi Walter
Sep 2
September Memoir Prompt: First Love
September Memoir Prompt: First Love
In honor of going “back to school” — let’s write about our early crushes
KiKi Walter
Sep 1
The Art of Writing Memoir & Personal Essays
The Art of Writing Memoir & Personal Essays
A presentation from Medium Day 2024
KiKi Walter
Aug 17
Method to Memoir with Cindy Heath
Exploring the Past to Write Memoirs that Resonate
Exploring the Past to Write Memoirs that Resonate
Techniques to uncover deeper truths and create powerful stories from your memories
Cindy Heath
Jun 26
Uncovering Universal Insights in Memoir Writing
Uncovering Universal Insights in Memoir Writing
Techniques to help you find meaning in your writing.
Cindy Heath
Apr 7
From Memory to Essay: Enhancing the Impact of Personal Writing
From Memory to Essay: Enhancing the Impact of Personal Writing
Techniques to move your story from boring to compelling.
Cindy Heath
Mar 25
Six (or Seven) Podcasts to Motivate and Inspire Writers
Six (or Seven) Podcasts to Motivate and Inspire Writers
More choices for authors of memoirs, fiction, or essays.
Cindy Heath
Nov 17, 2023
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I Was an 8-Track Thief
I Was an 8-Track Thief
Confessions of a Gen-X Delinquent
Not Even Wine With Dinner
Sep 28
It’s Been One Year Since I Reclaimed My Power and Became a Yoga Teacher in Peru
It’s Been One Year Since I Reclaimed My Power and Became a Yoga Tea...
I’ve never felt so whole, strong, and capable
Carly Newberg
Sep 28
The Acne Breakout Years
The Acne Breakout Years
It felt like there was no end in sight
Mark Tulin
Sep 28
We are Hard Wired to Worry, But it’s OK
We are Hard Wired to Worry, But it’s OK
To worry about nothing would be complacent.
Phil Cody
Sep 28
The Empty Christmas Train
The Empty Christmas Train
I made Mom so happy she cried
Ulf Wolf
Sep 27
Fond And Weird Memories Of My First Visit To New York
Fond And Weird Memories Of My First Visit To New York
The Big Apple has its tasty and rotten sides, but mostly sweet.
Chingmay Anaïs Jo
Sep 26
My Boyfriend’s Girlfriend
My Boyfriend’s Girlfriend
The introduction
Unbecoming
Sep 25
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