The Power of Inclusive Language When Writing About Health

The Power of Inclusive Language When Writing About Health

The words we choose and the stories we tell matter. As someone who works in the memoir realm, I understand that every narrative carries weight, and this is especially true when discussing health. Today, I want to step into a more inclusive examination of what it means...
Minimizing Hurt When Sharing Your Story

Minimizing Hurt When Sharing Your Story

One of the most common questions I get asked by memoir writers is how to portray their story authentically, when memory fades, in a way that they won’t get sued.  Not everyone in your story is going to come out smelling like roses and that can cause anything from...
The Role of a Writing Coach

The Role of a Writing Coach

When I mention to people that I offer coaching services to writers, I’m sometimes met with a blank stare.  But… Sports coaches help athletes improve their game. Financial coaches help people better manage their money. Fitness coaches help with people’s various...
The Value of Accountability in Writing

The Value of Accountability in Writing

Memoirs are deeply personal, no matter the topic. Whether you’re chronicling your journey with a chronic illness, writing about grief and loss, or sharing your experience as an athlete, these personal stories are often harder to write down.  A blank page can be...
Exploring Relationships in Memoir

Exploring Relationships in Memoir

We’re all social beings.  Even if you’re introverted like me, there are valuable relationships in our lives that are a huge part of our stories. We need other people in our lives to fill a variety of roles: romantic, platonic, health professional, parent...