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The Memoirist on Substack

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KiKi Walter
The Memoirist: 2025 Submission Guidelines

The Memoirist: 2025 Submission Guidelines

Updated Information for New and Existing Writers
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KiKi Walter
February Updates at The Memoirist

February Updates at The Memoirist

A few words from Mama Ki
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KiKi Walter
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!
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KiKi Walter
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
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Cindy Heath
Uncovering Universal Insights in Memoir Writing

Uncovering Universal Insights in Memoir Writing

Techniques to help you find meaning in your writing.
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Cindy Heath
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.
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Cindy Heath
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Just Going With It

Just Going With It

When a situation turns out better than expected
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Polly Walker Blakemore
Memory, Grief, and Walks With Beyoncé

Memory, Grief, and Walks With Beyoncé

A Story of Siblings and the Things They Leave Behind
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Denise James
The Day I Was Forced to Parade Around “The Donald’s” Dining Room Table

The Day I Was Forced to Parade Around “The Donald’s” Dining Room Table

The King’s royal request to pluck a maiden of his choosing
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JR Roessl
Me, My Dad, and a Grilled Cinnamon Chip Muffin

Me, My Dad, and a Grilled Cinnamon Chip Muffin

Anorexia treatment and a parallel evolution between father and daughter
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Abby Paradis
My Weekend Van Date With a Woman I Barely Knew

My Weekend Van Date With a Woman I Barely Knew

You’ll never know unless you go
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Ryan Chin
309 Snowflakes

309 Snowflakes

A city frozen in time
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Fedeminozzi
Chasing Waterfalls in Belize

Chasing Waterfalls in Belize

While every experience on a recent adventure was equally memorable, one moment was especially meaningful.
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Bob Socci
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