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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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The Elderly Need to Be Able to Opt Out of Living
The Elderly Need to Be Able to Opt Out of Living
Because no one deserves to end a good life begging for their death.
Meaghan Ward
Aug 30
Falling into the Elk River
Falling into the Elk River
Life lessons in the Canadian wilds
Thomas S. "Tom" Bremer
Aug 29
The Shock-Wave
The Shock-Wave
Living through a Taliban attack on Kabul Airport
Ben Bruges
Aug 28
I Diagnosed My Wife With Deep-Vein Thrombosis
I Diagnosed My Wife With Deep-Vein Thrombosis
A story of home diagnosis, anxiety and the frustrations of dealing with the Australian healthcare system.
Nick Argall
Aug 28
How Not to Give Fashion Advice
How Not to Give Fashion Advice
You’d think that my older sister, who had boys constantly chasing her, would’ve taught me something about dating, dressing, or makeup…
Chris Raymond
Aug 28
Toe Tags and Toonies
Toe Tags and Toonies
What I’d do for love
Jeff Eagle
Aug 27
I Almost Got Married in Mexico to a Boy Who Didn’t Speak English
I Almost Got Married in Mexico to a Boy Who Didn’t Speak English
Oh to be 16 again
Suzanna Quintana
Aug 27
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