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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 Great 1962 Caramel Catastrophe
The Great 1962 Caramel Catastrophe
The true story of the invention of “Rebel Candy” — a confection so great you can’t beat it… unless you use a hammer.
Dale Kaye
Sep 6
Shock and Memories
Shock and Memories
The Untimely Death of a Childhood Friend
Gordon J Campbell
Sep 6
Only A Fool Poops Where They Eat
Only A Fool Poops Where They Eat
Dating a stranger is worse
Willow Baum
Sep 5
Hanky-Panky Part Deux
Hanky-Panky Part Deux
High jinx in the old country
Jeff Eagle
Sep 5
Memories Revealed From an Old Wooden Box
Memories Revealed From an Old Wooden Box
A journey through time and simple treasures
Cindy Heath
Sep 5
Learning about Love
Learning about Love
A short memoir about how life taught me what love is and what it is not
Sylvia Clare MSc. Psychol, mindfulness teacher
Sep 5
A Heart Unmoved: Why I Didn’t Cry When My Father Died
A Heart Unmoved: Why I Didn’t Cry When My Father Died
The lingering hardship of trying to forgive the unforgivable
Rodney Lacroix
Sep 4
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