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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
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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Did I have a Brain Tumor?
Did I have a Brain Tumor?
Courting Bobbi, the Buddhist
Jeff Eagle
Aug 25
Love is On A Spectrum
Love is On A Spectrum
And I exist in a love affair with my dead mother.
Jewels Magadan
Aug 25
Becoming Parentless
Becoming Parentless
The Sandwich Generation X
Keri Tietjen Smith
Aug 25
What is the Worst Injury You’ve Inflicted on a Sibling?
What is the Worst Injury You’ve Inflicted on a Sibling?
I don’t believe today’s kids could survive a baby-boomer childhood.
Charisse Tyson
Aug 25
The Woman Who Took My Place
The Woman Who Took My Place
She was nothing like me
Unbecoming
Aug 25
High Road Easy
High Road Easy
How Sass Jordan saved my life…
A. Gee
Aug 25
Sex Education, 1950s Style
Sex Education, 1950s Style
Growing Up Catholic in the 1950s was Quite an Experience
PR King
Aug 25
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