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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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A Car Accident on Thanksgiving Day Changed Our Lives
A Car Accident on Thanksgiving Day Changed Our Lives
It taught me to be grateful every day.
Krista Rausin
Nov 1
The Blissful Days of the Bombing
The Blissful Days of the Bombing
On war and adolescent egocentrism
Milena Babic
Nov 1
10–46
10–46
The federal radio code for ‘Drug Apprehension’ is 10–46
The Dark Side of Douglas Wayne Goff
Nov 1
Stolen Work: Karma Comes Home to Roost
Stolen Work: Karma Comes Home to Roost
A memory revived by Kim Kelly Stamp’s “When My Work Was Stolen…”
Dr. K
Nov 1
Lessons Learned From a Few Gay Friends
Lessons Learned From a Few Gay Friends
A heterosexual male lives life through rapidly changing times
Gordon J Campbell
Nov 1
Finding the Words After Discovering My Daughter’s Letters
Finding the Words After Discovering My Daughter’s Letters
A follow-up on how finding my daughter’s letters changed our lives and started a path toward healing
Deanna Bugalski 💋
Nov 1
How a Job at a Child’s Dream Store From the 70s Became My Worst Nightmare
How a Job at a Child’s Dream Store From the 70s Became My Worst Nig...
No one knew I was only 15 when they locked us in at night.
Alexandra Christensen
Nov 1
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