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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
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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Not Your Average Tragic Love Story: Divine Intervention Steps In
Not Your Average Tragic Love Story: Divine Intervention Steps In
Believe in the unbelievable
Lisa S. Gerard
Aug 3
Hot Steams and Hide Behinds
Hot Steams and Hide Behinds
Phantasms from the Piney Woods
Mike Howard
Aug 2
My Teenage Heartbreak
My Teenage Heartbreak
Oh, What It Taught Me!
BrandyNicoleHammock
Aug 1
Serendipity
Serendipity
how having no sense of direction changed my life forever
A. Gee
Aug 1
From Darkness to Light: God’s Grace in My 64 Years of Life
From Darkness to Light: God’s Grace in My 64 Years of Life
Reflections on the miracles in my life.
Charisse Tyson
Aug 1
Working My Way Through Life As The Boss’ Son
Working My Way Through Life As The Boss’ Son
A Survival Guide
Frank Ciavarella
Jul 31
How My Job As A Barista Landed Me In A Hospital Bed
How My Job As A Barista Landed Me In A Hospital Bed
Ignoring the signs of my diagnosis because Karen needed her latte
Ivana Klara
Jul 31
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