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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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I Stood Accused of Assault With a Deadly Pillow
I Stood Accused of Assault With a Deadly Pillow
It took me far too long to leave my husband … and lose the pillow
Karen Lunde
Sep 17
Three Boys, a Triathlon, and a Heart Attack
Three Boys, a Triathlon, and a Heart Attack
Was it worth it?
Fisk Harrison
Sep 17
Death, Darth Vader, and a Father’s Lasting Memory
Death, Darth Vader, and a Father’s Lasting Memory
Jedi and force training not required.
Greyson Ferguson
Sep 16
There’s No Right Way To Launch Into The World
There’s No Right Way To Launch Into The World
After two decades of motherhood, I’m finally learning to trust my instincts.
Jacqueline Dooley
Sep 15
Camping: A Great Joy of My Life
Camping: A Great Joy of My Life
From my first awful trip to my most recent, camping is my bliss.
Michelle B.Lind
Sep 15
Uncovering Life’s Smallest Moments Through Personal Essays
Uncovering Life’s Smallest Moments Through Personal Essays
Exploring Michael Jamin’s Paper Orchestra and the power of honest storytelling.
Cindy Heath
Sep 15
A Home Without Loneliness
A Home Without Loneliness
It took me years to belong
Patrick O'Connor
Sep 15
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