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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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The Job That Shaped Me Most isn’t on my LinkedIn Profile
The Job That Shaped Me Most isn’t on my LinkedIn Profile
My summer working at a hotel on Route 66 impacted me for life.
Sandy A Lane
Jun 5
I am an Emotional Eater
I am an Emotional Eater
I became one at 9 years old and am still battling it today
Michelle B.Lind
Jun 5
Childhood Memories: Racing Twigs in a Creek
Childhood Memories: Racing Twigs in a Creek
Core child memories rediscovered of twig racing after talking with my cousin.
Val Thorne
Jun 4
From Spectacular Failure to Lifelong Lesson
From Spectacular Failure to Lifelong Lesson
A Story of Risk and Reality
Rick L. Huffman
Jun 4
My Grandfather’s ‘Flotation Device’ Nearly Sent Me to a Watery Grave
My Grandfather’s ‘Flotation Device’ Nearly Sent Me to a Watery Grave
The current drew me in, but my brother pulled me out.
Tracey Folly
Jun 4
One Boat, Four Days, Seven Teenagers
One Boat, Four Days, Seven Teenagers
Another chaperoning experience for the books
Tiffany Norman
Jun 4
My Weird Divorce
My Weird Divorce
“He’s not my Uncle Ira!”
Carol C. Bradley
Jun 3
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