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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
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The Joy of Drive-By Bombings in High School
The Joy of Drive-By Bombings in High School
Bored teenage boys and dry ice bombs don’t mix well
Steve Uppendahl
Aug 18
Grandma has Dementia, and Her Questions Broke My Heart.
Grandma has Dementia, and Her Questions Broke My Heart.
Facing her suffering and my helplessness — a conversation
Mad Midori
Aug 18
From Tough Parent To Tender Grandparent
From Tough Parent To Tender Grandparent
A Journey Of Transformation
Dawn D
Aug 18
The Lifeline of a Love-Hate Relationship
The Lifeline of a Love-Hate Relationship
A girl prods a boy into an abandoned sewer and helps him get out.
Matthew Bamberg
Aug 18
My Quiet Life Living Next To A Convicted Felon
My Quiet Life Living Next To A Convicted Felon
Altercations, reflections and befriending a man serving 20 years to life
Ivana Klara
Aug 18
A Memorable Baby Shower
A Memorable Baby Shower
How a gracious event captured on video became a joyful keepsake
B.R. Shenoy
Aug 18
Through Marriage, I Gained a Real Family
Through Marriage, I Gained a Real Family
My in-laws taught me about unconditional love
Cina Lenee
Aug 17
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