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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
August Newsletter: Getting Back Into the Groove
August Newsletter: Getting Back Into the Groove
The Memoirist News
KiKi Walter
Jul 31
August Memoir Prompt: Grandparents
August Memoir Prompt: Grandparents
Tell us a story about Grandma or Grandpa!
KiKi Walter
Jul 31
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
Just Published
For Mi Abuelo
For Mi Abuelo
Recalling an Invisible History
Patrick O'Connor
Sep 1
The Quiet One
The Quiet One
Self-Empowerment vs. Cowardice in Ninth Grade Social Studies
Jay M E
Sep 1
Midsummer Madness
Midsummer Madness
Getting their kicks on Route 66
Jeff Eagle
Sep 1
Seeing Poverty Abroad Changed My Perspective On My Career
Seeing Poverty Abroad Changed My Perspective On My Career
My friend Marcos offered a stark contrast to my own life.
Sean Kernan
Sep 1
Someday, I’ll Quit You
Someday, I’ll Quit You
and the ache will end
NatalieDavis Adventures
Aug 31
Curiosity Can Kill More Than Cats
Curiosity Can Kill More Than Cats
A tale of one of the times it almost got me
Chris Yanda
Aug 31
My Deathbed Question
My Deathbed Question
She wanted to know if I was dating other girls. I lied.
Lsjaffee (Writer, Educator, Over-Thinker)
Aug 30
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