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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
July Newsletter: It’s Okay to Slow Down In the Summer
July Newsletter: It’s Okay to Slow Down In the Summer
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KiKi Walter
Jul 1
July Memoir Prompt: Summer Fling
July Memoir Prompt: Summer Fling
Did you have a hot summer romance? A fleeting obsession with someone or something?
KiKi Walter
Jun 29
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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Begging For His Attention
Begging For His Attention
Wanting to be seen
Unbecoming
Jul 14
The Professor Who Taught Me the Secret Behind the Art of Writing
The Professor Who Taught Me the Secret Behind the Art of Writing
One book and everything changed
Suzanna Quintana
Jul 14
Why Have a Therapist When You Can Sign Up for NarcissistGPT!
Why Have a Therapist When You Can Sign Up for NarcissistGPT!
Flattery on demand
Brian Throne
Jul 13
Flings Don’t Mean a Thing to Those Live Fast/Die Young Boys.
Flings Don’t Mean a Thing to Those Live Fast/Die Young Boys.
Maybe he forgot me, but I’ll always remember him.
Meaghan Ward
Jul 13
“All Has Perished Save Love, Which Never Dies.”
“All Has Perished Save Love, Which Never Dies.”
My late wife returned to life in two triumphant encores.
Thomas McPherson
Jul 13
This Is Not Your Typical Birthmother’s Story
This Is Not Your Typical Birthmother’s Story
I wanted kids my whole life, yet I placed my twins in an open adoption at 41.
Alexandra Christensen
Jul 13
In the Kitchen with Mommy and Betty Crocker
In the Kitchen with Mommy and Betty Crocker
Savoring sweet memories of making and baking
Marilyn Flower
Jul 12
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