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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
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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A Knock at The Door
A Knock at The Door
Happily married, joyously pregnant and a moment later everything changed
lovelossdiscoballs
Dec 11
I Was A House Husband in Rural Japan
I Was A House Husband in Rural Japan
While my wife taught at the local middle school, I became one of the girls
Aaron Paulson
Dec 11
Christmas Eve Cuban Style
Christmas Eve Cuban Style
Two families share a holiday of 1971 joy
Matthew Bamberg
Dec 10
Childhood Abuse and Minestrone
Childhood Abuse and Minestrone
The soup of memory
Mike Hickman
Dec 9
My Fifteen Minutes Near Fame
My Fifteen Minutes Near Fame
On the main stage
A. Gee
Dec 9
Why I Never Liked School Even Though I’ve Always Loved Learning
Why I Never Liked School Even Though I’ve Always Loved Learning
The most important lessons we learn don’t happen in school
Clifford Jones
Dec 9
The Truth About Whiskey, Christmas and an Unhinged Mother
The Truth About Whiskey, Christmas and an Unhinged Mother
It’s nothing like the ads
Michelle Scorziello
Dec 9
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