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Tag: memoir
Motivational moment
I am a full-time freelance writer specializing in memoirs and autobiographies on mental health, domestic and sexual abuse as well as other topics. I also write blogs,… Read more “Motivational moment”
Journaling to Manage Mental Health – 1 of a 3 part series on journaling
Journaling benefits to improve mental health
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?”
I want to write my life story, but where do I start?
Want to write your life story? here are tips on where to start.
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”
How to recollect your life.
Most people over the age of forty have sat down at one point in their life to write the story of their life. After all, there is… Read more “How to recollect your life.”
6 Reasons Why Reading Increases Positivity (Guest Post)
I’ve spent a lot of blogging time lately curating posts from other bloggers in an effort to expose other great blogs to my readers. This is a… Read more “6 Reasons Why Reading Increases Positivity (Guest Post)”
Do You Avoid or Tackle Mental Health Issues in Fiction?
This is a nice article posted about writing mental health in fiction. Click the link below and feel free to share your thoughts in comments below. I… Read more “Do You Avoid or Tackle Mental Health Issues in Fiction?”
3 writing prompts to kickstart your memoirs or autobiography
I’ve worked with hundreds of people over the years to write their memoirs. When I am asked what the most difficult part of writing a memoir for… Read more “3 writing prompts to kickstart your memoirs or autobiography”
When is it okay to swear in writing?
You may love to swear, but do you know when it’s appropriate in writing? Let’s find out.
Transforming your “as told to” story into a book
When someone contacts me to write a book one of the first questions I always receive is, “What is an as told to book?” Well, as you… Read more “Transforming your “as told to” story into a book”
New Book Release: My Uncle Gloria
I’m finally getting to posting some of my recent projects. As many of you know, in addition to writing memoirs I also provide editing and coaching services.… Read more “New Book Release: My Uncle Gloria”
Finding Your Yellow Brick Road to Tell Your Story
Recently, a client came to me wanting to write a book, but openly acknowledging, “I don’t even know if I have a story.” Really, this is funny… Read more “Finding Your Yellow Brick Road to Tell Your Story”
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.”
“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”
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.”
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