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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
Celebrating The Memoirist
Celebrating The Memoirist
Three years old and going strong!
KiKi Walter
Nov 4
November Memoir Prompt: Thanksgiving (or “Family Get Togethers”)
November Memoir Prompt: Thanksgiving (or “Family Get Togethers”)
Stories of family, food, and fond memories
KiKi Walter
Nov 4
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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Unforgotten — An Old Soldier and His Lesson to Me About the Cost of War
Unforgotten — An Old Soldier and His Lesson to Me About the Cost of War
The profound and lasting impact of a connection that transcended generations.
Dale Kaye
Nov 6
How The Lake District Breeds Optimists
How The Lake District Breeds Optimists
Always look for the sunshine
Andy Porter
Nov 6
A Bourekas Brunch Mishap in SF: The ‘Greatest’ Israeli Chef’s Misstep
A Bourekas Brunch Mishap in SF: The ‘Greatest’ Israeli Chef’s Misstep
A Story Unfolding Across Timelines.
Liat Portal
Nov 6
We Met In Medium
We Met In Medium
How We Met, Fell in Love, and Said Goodbye
Ann Skip 🎀
Nov 6
Irreconcilable Regrets: How I Blew My Shot at a Michelin Star Kitchen
Irreconcilable Regrets: How I Blew My Shot at a Michelin Star Kitchen
When ruminating over past missteps, this one takes the lead and still leaves me stupefied.
Arpad Nagy
Nov 5
Memories of an Ocracoke Island Paradise
Memories of an Ocracoke Island Paradise
Family vacations in a magical place along North Carolina’s Outer Banks
John Kurzawa
Nov 5
The Caravan That Shattered Our Dreams
The Caravan That Shattered Our Dreams
How could we know that the caravan we lost would cause us such heartache?
Thesna Aston
Nov 4
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