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    Adding the filler: Three ways to add more to your memoir.

    For years, the word filler was, at least to me an evil word. I tend to come from the Hemingway school of thought that you keep your writing… Read more “Adding the filler: Three ways to add more to your memoir.”

    March 22, 2018March 22, 2018 by Jody Mabry

    Where Do I Start? Probably Not at the Beginning

    I’d known Otto Baumeister for five years and had heard the story of his birth countless times. He always started with “My story began the moment I… Read more “Where Do I Start? Probably Not at the Beginning”

    February 15, 2018April 20, 2018 by Jody Mabry

    “Novel” tips to writing a better memoir

    For those of you savvy-readers, you may have noticed a tiny play on words in the title of this post. Am I talking about a “novel idea”… Read more ““Novel” tips to writing a better memoir”

    February 13, 2018February 13, 2018 by Jody Mabry

    A Memoir as a Gift: Writing a book for someone without the person knowing

    When people think of writing books, the thought is generally driven by their own life; obstacles, passions, and ideas. However, I do occasionally come across someone – or… Read more “A Memoir as a Gift: Writing a book for someone without the person knowing”

    February 12, 2018February 13, 2018 by Jody Mabry

    The Mistake that Stops You in Your Tracks! How to Keep Your Biography Moving Forward.

    At some time in your life, you have likely thought about writing a biography or memoir. Depending on the obstacles in your life, this can occur at… Read more “The Mistake that Stops You in Your Tracks! How to Keep Your Biography Moving Forward.”

    February 8, 2018February 13, 2018 by Jody Mabry

    The Vignette

    A vignette is a literary style that allows the writer to reveal emotion, illustration or simply a descriptive version of an event of thought. Vignettes are a… Read more “The Vignette”

    October 1, 2017February 13, 2018 by Jody Mabry

    Memoir, autobiography, and vignette. Which is best for you?

    One of the most common questions that a personal historian receives is about memoirs, autobiographies, and vignettes. While they are all similar, there are distinct differences between… Read more “Memoir, autobiography, and vignette. Which is best for you?”

    October 1, 2017February 13, 2018 by Jody Mabry

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