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...
Why I Love Working With Memoir Writers

Why I Love Working With Memoir Writers

I love working with ALL writers but, if I’m being honest, memoir writers have a special place in my heart. Why? Memoir writers recognize that they have a story to tell and open their hearts to share it. There is a level of vulnerability and courage that is needed to...
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...
Memoir Writing:: Where Do You Start?

Memoir Writing:: Where Do You Start?

Like any significant project, it can be hard to know where to start when you sit down to write your memoir. First, you have what every writer in any genre faces: the technicalities of getting that story onto a page. But memoir writers have the added challenge of...