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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
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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There Once Was A Boy Who Made A Promise
There Once Was A Boy Who Made A Promise
And a girl who would never forget it
Zaida Marston
Sep 1
My Dead Grandfather & His Broken Leg
My Dead Grandfather & His Broken Leg
Limping through life but never missing a beat
Viraj Mahajan
Sep 1
The Magic of Grandpa’s Farm
The Magic of Grandpa’s Farm
Grandpa’s farm was the best, memories tinted with summer. Golden, warm, safe and full of adventure.
Kelly Benson
Sep 1
Ax Murder With A Dull Ax
Ax Murder With A Dull Ax
Given how it started, it’s amazing we’re still going.
Pamelapolis
Sep 1
My Wedding Ring To Ruin Them All
My Wedding Ring To Ruin Them All
When a symbol of love turned into a noose.
Greyson Ferguson
Sep 1
The Secret They Already Knew
The Secret They Already Knew
Coming to Terms with My Father’s Alcoholism and the Trauma of Hidden Truths
Dawn D
Sep 1
For Mi Abuelo
For Mi Abuelo
Recalling an Invisible History
Patrick O'Connor
Sep 1
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