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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
Have You Been Requesting to Write for The Memoirist?
Have You Been Requesting to Write for The Memoirist?
Update on new writer requests
KiKi Walter
May 23
May Memoir Prompt: Late!
May Memoir Prompt: Late!
(Better late than never…)
KiKi Walter
May 8
Method to Memoir with Cindy Heath
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
Why in the World Do You Want to Talk About Yourself?
Why in the World Do You Want to Talk About Yourself?
And why would a reader care?
Cindy Heath
Oct 20, 2023
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The Walk of Death
The Walk of Death
I walked away from everything, yet felt nothing.
Greyson Ferguson
Jun 9
When You Find Out Your New Girlfriend Is a Sex Worker
When You Find Out Your New Girlfriend Is a Sex Worker
And how I reacted
William Mersey
Jun 9
I Was Buried in Red Flags
I Was Buried in Red Flags
A short version of my long history of dating the wrong guys
Diane Wilder
Jun 8
Unlocking the Past: How I Solved My Lifelong Weight Gain Struggle
Unlocking the Past: How I Solved My Lifelong Weight Gain Struggle
My father’s childhood struggles provided the key
John Passadino, MBA
Jun 8
To All The Blogs I’ve Loved and Lost
To All The Blogs I’ve Loved and Lost
Over a decade of blogging gave me the confidence to become a writer
Jacqueline Dooley
Jun 8
Donkey Meets Motorbike
Donkey Meets Motorbike
A memorable bike ride to Istalif, Afghanistan, 2014
Ben Bruges
Jun 8
Dark Roots. Split Ends.
Dark Roots. Split Ends.
I didn’t realize I Was Involved in a Cult for Ten Years.
Amber Klee
Jun 8
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