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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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The Puppy Blues Kick-Started My Disordered Eating
The Puppy Blues Kick-Started My Disordered Eating
How one event can impact a lifetime
Dawn D
Sep 3
What I Think About On a 21k Race
What I Think About On a 21k Race
First ever race, unhinged insights
Ava Phoenix
Sep 3
Swimming Pool Blues
Swimming Pool Blues
Lessons in swimming from a fateful wardrobe malfunction in the '70s
Sandy A Lane
Sep 3
When Do I Get to Be the Kid?
When Do I Get to Be the Kid?
Growing up as the oldest in an unstable environment
Jessica Thomas
Sep 3
Hanky-Panky in Europe
Hanky-Panky in Europe
A romp through the old country on $4.00 a day
Jeff Eagle
Sep 3
First Endings
First Endings
How many memories can fit into a single waltz?
Isabel María González Granda
Sep 3
Each Conversation Counts
Each Conversation Counts
The power of direct communication
Hanna Z
Sep 2
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