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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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The Devil You Know Is Still The Devil
The Devil You Know Is Still The Devil
Though all my Grandma sees in her family is God
Tara Nicole Szkutnik
May 13
Sightless Strength: My Mom’s Eternal Love for Life Despite Vision Loss
Sightless Strength: My Mom’s Eternal Love for Life Despite Vision Loss
Her resilient spirit encourages me to find the light in every day like she does
Eleni Stephanides
May 13
How Didn’t You Know?
How Didn’t You Know?
A love story. A hate story. A forgiveness story.
Tracy Willis
May 12
My Loyal Lava Lamp
My Loyal Lava Lamp
A silent but very close friend
Ulf Wolf
May 12
When Staying Out Late to Study Put My Troubled Marriage in Jeopardy
When Staying Out Late to Study Put My Troubled Marriage in Jeopardy
And how I was tempted by a classmate who knew exactly what I needed to hear
Maisie Archer
May 12
Identity, Belonging, and Popsicles
Identity, Belonging, and Popsicles
And the time I accidentally got baptized
lorijeancreative
May 11
Running from Life Was My Thing
Running from Life Was My Thing
It quiets the mind — until the body gives out.
Diane Wilder
May 11
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