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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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Tears by the Lighthouse
Tears by the Lighthouse
The day I wed my husband and scattered my Mom
Tiffany Norman
May 27
Navigating Life and Loss in the Shadow of Justice
Navigating Life and Loss in the Shadow of Justice
Reflections of a Lawyer-Mom
Lindsay Bennett
May 27
My Exact Journey From Rock Bottom
My Exact Journey From Rock Bottom
For anyone who feels lost
Josh Porter
May 27
I Was on Stage, Ready to Perform When She Threw Me Away
I Was on Stage, Ready to Perform When She Threw Me Away
And broke me forever
Purbita Chakraborty
May 27
A Crazy Decision to Travel to Paris With Unforeseen Consequences
A Crazy Decision to Travel to Paris With Unforeseen Consequences
I’m still not sure if this was the worst luck or the strangest providence
Sally Prag
May 27
My Home Has Become A Place of Healing
My Home Has Become A Place of Healing
Sometimes a hug and a listening ear are all it takes
Samantha M🥀
May 26
Life Lessons Begin In Utero
Life Lessons Begin In Utero
And the experience can last a long time
Michelle Scorziello
May 26
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