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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: Boosting, Prompts, and Stories — Oh, My!
The Memoirist News: Boosting, Prompts, and Stories — Oh, My!
September 2024
KiKi Walter
Sep 2
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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It Was Slow Motion Then; the Days Following my Mother’s Death
It Was Slow Motion Then; the Days Following my Mother’s Death
Each Tomorrow Felt Emptier Without Her
KaliLou
Sep 20
Stranded: Mechanics, Make-Outs & Muscle Cars
Stranded: Mechanics, Make-Outs & Muscle Cars
A Teenage Nightmare
Not Even Wine With Dinner
Sep 20
I Have Always Been the ‘Baby’ of The Family
I Have Always Been the ‘Baby’ of The Family
When my gran passed it was unexpected — Now I realised I had to grow up
Dawn D
Sep 20
The Night My Cousin Died
The Night My Cousin Died
His best friend and his own decisions killed him
BrandyNicoleHammock
Sep 17
Infant School in 1950s England
Infant School in 1950s England
Physical Education and the birthplace of my asymmetrical life
Lynne Collier
Sep 17
Wait Until My Father Gets Home
Wait Until My Father Gets Home
Dysfunctional Family Relationships
Sylvia Clare MSc. Psychol, mindfulness teacher
Sep 17
Lessons from the Lady Next Door
Lessons from the Lady Next Door
How a difficult neighbor taught me about love, grace, and understanding
Dale Kaye
Sep 17
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