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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
July Newsletter: It’s Okay to Slow Down In the Summer
July Newsletter: It’s Okay to Slow Down In the Summer
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KiKi Walter
Jul 1
July Memoir Prompt: Summer Fling
July Memoir Prompt: Summer Fling
Did you have a hot summer romance? A fleeting obsession with someone or something?
KiKi Walter
Jun 29
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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We Are Finally On the Other Side
We Are Finally On the Other Side
After suffering a COVID-19 related tragedy, my Igbo people overcame the virus and eventually thrived. Joe Biden helped.
Eze Ihenetu
Jul 28
A Life Well Lived
A Life Well Lived
The inspiring story of Alex
Rick L. Huffman
Jul 28
Threads of Joy and Sorrow Connect Our Marriages Across the Generations
Threads of Joy and Sorrow Connect Our Marriages Across the Generations
Reflections on your 4th wedding anniversary
Martha Manning, Ph.D.
Jul 27
When Dad Leaves You A Mix Tape With No Music
When Dad Leaves You A Mix Tape With No Music
That doesn’t mean the sound isn’t as sweet.
Greyson Ferguson
Jul 26
All It Took was a Hilarious German Man to Teach Me About Travel and Summer Romance
All It Took was a Hilarious German Man to Teach Me About Travel and...
Sarcasm and laughter are my love languages, and he spoke them.
Amy Strommer
Jul 26
Tracing the Faces of Fading Memories
Tracing the Faces of Fading Memories
In a house of shadows
Trinity Ellis, Author
Jul 26
Aftermath
Aftermath
What happens when your best friend dies?
Chelsea Brown
Jul 24
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