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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 Broke My First Love’s Heart in a Way Only Someone Like Me Could
I Broke My First Love’s Heart in a Way Only Someone Like Me Could
And accidentally caused the end of our six-year relationship
AJ
Sep 30
The Ten Extra Samosas
The Ten Extra Samosas
On odd childhood experiences that linger
Prashant Anilkumar
Sep 29
Missing the Carefree Days Won’t Bring the Carefree Days Back
Missing the Carefree Days Won’t Bring the Carefree Days Back
But we’ll always have the memories.
Greyson Ferguson
Sep 29
He Revealed the Truth As She Lay on Her Deathbed
He Revealed the Truth As She Lay on Her Deathbed
It was about time his mask fell apart
Samantha M🥀
Sep 29
I Unscheduled My Work Week and I Regret Nothing
I Unscheduled My Work Week and I Regret Nothing
Grief and burnout motivated me to change the way I work
Jacqueline Dooley
Sep 29
I Broke My Own Heart Fantasizing About My First Boyfriend
I Broke My Own Heart Fantasizing About My First Boyfriend
Whose sexual orientation never fit into my plans for our future
Tara Nicole Szkutnik
Sep 28
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
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