Making Meaning of Your Memories

Practical tips and insights to uncover and write about the memories that have shaped your life.

6 Crucial Decisions for Crafting Your Memoir getting started memoirs Nov 08, 2023

Writing a memoir is a deeply personal and often cathartic experience. It's an opportunity to share your unique story with the world, to explore your past, and to connect with readers on a profound...

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When Your Memoir Needs a Reboot getting started memoirs productivity Oct 28, 2023

Maya Angelou famously said, "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." Your untold story, your untapped potential, is a fire smoldering within you. If you've let your...

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Who Your Memoir Is Really About memoirs writing tips May 21, 2023

Everybody who decides to write a memoir starts with a “why” in mind. (Or at least they should.) We long to tell the stories of traumas and trials we’ve triumphed over; to...

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Top 3 Reasons People Never Write Their Memoir getting started memoir mindset memoirs Apr 08, 2023

Writing a memoir can be a powerful and transformative experience. The process of writing about your life allows you to reflect on your past, share your life story with others, and leave a lasting...

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How Long Does It Take to Write a Memoir? memoir mindset memoirs productivity Feb 27, 2023

You're ready to write your memoir. But how long will it take to finish your first draft? The answer to this question depends on a few factors. 

First, a couple of...

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Autobiography vs Memoir: What’s the Difference? memoirs writing tips Jan 19, 2023

You’ve decided to write your life story. Congratulations! Most people only think about writing their story but never actually get it from their head to the page. Before you get started,...

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Two Simple, Timesaving Ways to Organize Your Memoir Writing memoirs organization tips writing tips Nov 12, 2022

You’ve decided it’s time to write your memoir. Eager to dive in, you open your laptop and create a new document titled, “My Memoir.”

Day One

Clickety-clack, your fingertips...

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How to Give Birth to a Memoir memoirs productivity writing tips Sep 14, 2022

This summer, my two daughters-in-law gave birth to beautiful baby girls. I experienced everything from the thrill of my sons and their new wives announcing that they were expecting, to...

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3 Ways to Grow as a Memoir Writer memoir mindset memoirs May 10, 2022

If you live in a place where you experience the four seasons, you likely notice a change in your mindset and energy level when there’s a change in temperature and weather patterns. I...

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How to Restart Your Writing Routine memoirs productivity Mar 24, 2022

At the beginning of this year, I set a writing goal for myself: Finish writing the first draft of my memoir by the end of June. It’s a realistic goal if I maintain my writing...

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How to Use Writing Prompts (and Other Sources) to Mine for Memories memoirs writing tips Jul 21, 2021

Writing prompts are a great way to get your creative juices flowing when you sit down to do your daily writing. They provide a focal point to quickly generate stories.

For memoir writers,...

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35 Memoirs to Read This Summer memoirs Jun 16, 2021

It’s been said, “If you want to be a great writer, you need to have an insatiable appetite for reading.”  Summer is the perfect time to grab a few books to bring on vacation...

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