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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
August Memoir Prompt: Grandparents
August Memoir Prompt: Grandparents
Tell us a story about Grandma or Grandpa!
KiKi Walter
Jul 31
Memoirists/Essayists: Join My Session on Medium Day!
Memoirists/Essayists: Join My Session on Medium Day!
The Art of Writing Memoir and Personal Essays
KiKi Walter
Aug 13
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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I Climbed my Mountain of Dreams
I Climbed my Mountain of Dreams
But not like Nietzsche’s beasts, stupid and sweating, rushing to the summit. I drank in the beautiful vistas along the way.
Chris Köpruner
Aug 13
Learning Him As I Lost Him
Learning Him As I Lost Him
The best and worst time with my grandfather.
Ruby Noir 😈
Aug 13
Total Eclipse of the Self
Total Eclipse of the Self
In the moon and the sun, there is everything to love.
Rachel Lewis Curry
Aug 13
Leader of the Pack
Leader of the Pack
Six guys walking
Jeff Eagle
Aug 12
Who Will Ask How I’m Doing When My Mom No Longer Can?
Who Will Ask How I’m Doing When My Mom No Longer Can?
When was the last time you were meaningfully asked?
Greyson Ferguson
Aug 12
The Last Book Sale
The Last Book Sale
My eBay auction for fun, profit and a cleaner home had unintended consequences
Samantha Mazzotta
Aug 12
Why I Stopped Trying to Change My Mother
Why I Stopped Trying to Change My Mother
Some battles aren’t worth having a clear winner.
Besanya Santiago Ayala
Aug 12
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