by christine | May 10, 2024 | memoir
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...
by christine | Mar 22, 2024 | memoir
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...
by christine | Feb 20, 2024 | Editing, homepage, memoir
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...
by christine | May 17, 2023 | Editing, memoir
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...
by christine | Jun 26, 2022 | memoir
People often confuse memoirs, autobiographies, and biographies, and there’s a good reason for that—they can be quite similar. So don’t feel bad if you mix up these terms: You’re not alone. Since I often get asked what the difference is among these genres, I thought...
by christine | Feb 20, 2022 | homepage, 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...
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