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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
The Memoirist News: What Is the Role of a Publication?
The Memoirist News: What Is the Role of a Publication?
April 2024
KiKi Walter
Apr 1
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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Lilacs, Boba Fett, and Never Getting What I Truly Want
Lilacs, Boba Fett, and Never Getting What I Truly Want
Sometimes all I can do is go for a walk.
Greyson Ferguson
May 20
Friendships Helped My Mother Conquer Every High and Low of Life
Friendships Helped My Mother Conquer Every High and Low of Life
How friendships last longer than relationships and carry you through the ups and downs of life
Ronke Babajide
May 20
Arrival
Arrival
A child is born
Ulf Wolf
May 20
Riding My Bike Down the Hershey Highway
Riding My Bike Down the Hershey Highway
A tale of obesity, exercise, laxatives, and a mother’s love
Rodney Lacroix
May 20
I’m Sorry I Couldn’t Sing for You
I’m Sorry I Couldn’t Sing for You
I only sang when you weren’t listening. I still don’t quite know why.
Karen Lunde
May 20
Better to Keep Your Mouth Shut and Be Thought a Fool
Better to Keep Your Mouth Shut and Be Thought a Fool
Than to open it and remove all doubt
William Mersey
May 20
Unexpected Adventures at Camp (2 People Went to the Emergency Ward)
Unexpected Adventures at Camp (2 People Went to the Emergency Ward)
Sometimes bad things happen to good people
Charisse Tyson
May 20
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