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Interview: Charlotte Smith, Dreaming Of Dior: Author Speaks About The Vintage Clothing Collection Turned Book

In: Writing Memoirs (general)

By: Carla Caruso

How to Start and Keep a Journal: People Start Journals for Many Reasons, and Then Keep Journaling

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By: Janie Sullivan

Exercises for Writing Memoir: Writing Prompts to Make Story-telling Easy

In: Writing Autobiography

By: Roberta Laurie

What is Creative Nonfiction? It's Not "Just the Facts" for Writers of This Expanding Genre

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By: David Harris-Gershon

How to Write About Painful Experiences: Emotional and Physical Pain are a Part of Life

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By: Debbie Roome

Writing a Eulogy: Tips for Eulogizing in a Memorial to Honor and Commemorate

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By: Nelson Acquilano

Journal Themes for Summer: Season Specific Ideas for Journal Writers

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By: Colleen Boudreau

Memoir Magazines and Internet Sites: Useful Publications and Websites for Memoir Writers

In: Writing Memoirs (general)

By: Lisa Koning

Writing a Biography – Is it Ready? Series on How to Write About Someone

In: Biography Writing

By: Lisa Koning

Writing an Historical Biography: Writing about a Figure From the Past

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By: Lisa Koning

Understanding Your Biography Subject: Getting to Know the Person Behind the Story

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By: Lisa Koning

Writing a Biography – Get Writing: Series on How to Write About Someone

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By: Lisa Koning

Researching Family History: Tracing Family Ancestry for Memoir and Biography Writing

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By: Lisa Koning

Writing a Biography – Get Researching: Series on How to Write About Someone

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By: Lisa Koning

Writing a Biography – Getting Started: Series on How to Write About Someone

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By: Lisa Koning

More On The Third Step In Memoir-Writing Success: Translating Inflections and Intonation to the Page

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By: Jessica Gleason

The Third Step In Memoir-Writing Success: Finding Your Written Voice

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By: Jessica Gleason

The Second Step in Memoir-Writing Success: Using Writing Prompts and Exercises to Jumpstart Memories

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By: Jessica Gleason

The First Step In Memoir-Writing Success: Finding Time to Write Works Wonders Where Writing is Concerned

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By: Jessica Gleason

Writing Memoir – Where to Begin: Getting Started With Writing Your Story

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By: Lisa Koning

A Revealing Interview with Anna Quindlen: On Her Younger Years, What She Regrets, and Her Hopes for the Future

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By: Lauren Wise

Summer, A Reason to Get Writing: A Change in Season as Inspiration for Your Story

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By: Lisa Koning

Sources of Research for the Memoir Writer: Different Ways to Research When Writing

In: Memoir Research

By: Lisa Koning

On-line Research and the Memoir Writer: How the Internet Can Help Your Writing

In: Memoir Research

By: Lisa Koning

Interviewing and the Memoir Writer: Interview Techniques for Writing Research

In: Memoir Research

By: Lisa Koning

Memoir Research and Libraries: Getting the Most From Your Library Research

In: Memoir Research

By: Lisa Koning

Reseaching Historical Details: Historical Reseach for Memoir Writing

In: Memoir Research

By: Lisa Koning

Research Note Taking for Memoir Writing: Improve Your Writing With Better Notes

In: Memoir Research

By: Lisa Koning

Child Abuse Memoirs and Autobiographies: Why People Read and Write About Childhood Abuse

In: Writing Autobiography

By: Sara McGrath

Writing to Evoke the Imagination: Techniques for Imaginitive Memoir Writing

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By: Lisa Koning

Improving Your Memoir Writing Skills: Polish Your Writing Abilities And Improve the Quality Of Your Work

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By: Lisa Koning

Book Review -- The Art of Creative Nonfiction: Writing and Selling the Literature of Reality

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By: Lisa Koning

Setting Your Memoir: The Where and When of Your Story

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By: Lisa Koning

Writing The Truth: What Does It Mean To Write Truthfully?

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By: Lisa Koning

The Writing Style of H G Bissinger: Buzz's Friday Night Lights

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By: Gwendolyn Cuizon

Making Your Memoirs Real: Bringing Your Story to Life

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By: Lisa Koning

Who Can Write a Memoir? Ideas for Writing Your Story

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By: Lisa Koning

Framing and Memoir Writing: Considering the Boundaries of Your Memoir

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By: Lisa Koning

Characterisation in Memoirs: Creative Writing for the Characters in Your Story

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By: Lisa Koning

Research Tips for Memoirs: Enhancing Your Memoir with Some Investigation

In: Memoir Research

By: Lisa Koning

What Does it Mean to Write a Memoir? Defining a Memoir Isn't as Easy as You Might Think

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By: Lisa Koning

Stylistic Approaches to Travel Writing: The Pros and Cons of Different Styles

In: Writing Autobiography

By: Andrea Beca

Tips for Improving Memoir Writing: How to Bring Your Story To Life

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By: Lisa Koning

A Penny Book Journal: Memoir Writing at Any Age

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By: Feature Writer Vicki F. Chavis

Writing Memoir and the Personal Story: How to be a Compelling Character in Your Own Life Stories

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By: David Berner

The Joy of Writing Your Life Story: Composing a Memoir for Personal Satisfaction

In: Writing Autobiography

By: June Smith

Keeping a Generational Journal: A Great Way to Pass on Family History

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By: Colleen Boudreau

Organizing Biographical Materials for Writing: Organization is an Extremely Critical Step For Storytellers

In: Writing Biography

By: Tania Kidd

Learn From Masquerade by Rayda Jacobs: What Memoir Writers Can Learn From Rayda Jacobs’ Memoir

In: Writing Memoirs (general)

By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

How to Write a Catchy Title and Blurb: Writing the Perfect Book Cover to Attract Readers

In: Biography Writing

By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

How to Write Memoir with Abigail Thomas: Writing Tips from a Successful Author & Online Workshop Leader

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By: Feature Writer Vicki F. Chavis

Christmas Presents for Writers: What Gifts to Buy for Biography and Memoir Writers

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By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

How To Write a Bibliography: Writing a List of References Used in Researching a Biography

In: Biography Writing

By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

Writing Your Healing Story: An Interview with Author and Therapist Linda Joy Myers, Ph.D.

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By: Mary Yerkes

Research for an Author Biography: Sources of Information on Famous Contemporary and Historical Writers

In: Memoir Research

By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

Questions that Motivate Memories: Part 2 in a Series: Writing a Treasured Family Member Biography

In: Writing Biography

By: Tania Kidd

Write a Family Heirloom Biography: Telling the Story - Your Critical Planning Stage

In: Writing Biography

By: Tania Kidd

Adventurer Scientist Julie Angus on Writing: Rowboat in a Hurricane Tells of Self-Powered Trans-Atlantic Trip

In: Writing Memoirs (general)

By: Jill Browne

How to Write Your Life Story: Many People Have a Desire to Pen Their Autobiography

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By: Debbie Roome

Linda Joy Myers Discusses Memoir Writing: National Association of Memoir Writers Founder Shares her Story

In: Newsmaker Interviews

By: Mary Yerkes

Researching to Write an Artist's Biography: Resources to Utilise When Investigating the World of Art

In: Memoir Research

By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

Resources for Military Biography Research: How to Get Important Factual Information for Military Life Stories

In: Biography Writing

By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

Getting Started Writing your Life Story: The Basics of Life Story Timeline

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By: Stacey Ginsburg

Publishing your Memoir: Getting your Book Printed

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By: R.L. Coffield

Memoir Writing for the Niche Market: Selling your Book Requires Attention to Publishing Details

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By: R.L. Coffield

Essentials of Memoir Writing: What to Write: The most difficult Activity May Be Deciding which Details to Include

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By: R.L. Coffield

Basic Essentials of Memoir Writing: Getting your Life into Print Is Easier than you May Think

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By: R.L. Coffield

Keeping a Memoir Journal: Tips on How to Start a Journal of Memories

In: Writing Memoirs (general)

By: Colleen Boudreau

The Client Base of Modern Memoirs Inc: An Interview with Memoir Publisher Kitty Axelson-Berry

In: Newsmaker Interviews

By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

What Inspires a Memoir Publisher? A Further Interview With Kitty Axelson-Berry

In: Newsmaker Interviews

By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

The Services Offered by Modern Memoirs Inc: An Interview with Publisher Kitty Axelson-Berry

In: Newsmaker Interviews

By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

Kristen Kuhns Discusses Memoir Writing: An Interview with the Co-Founder of Story of My Life About Memoirs

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By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

The Past versus the Future of Memoir Writing: Kristen Kuhns of Website Story of My Life Chats to Suite 101

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By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

Inspiring Website My Life Story: Interview With Kristen Kuhns the Co-Founder of Top Memoir Website

In: Newsmaker Interviews

By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

Changing Points Of View in Autobiographies: Using a Daring Writing Style to Write an Interweaved Autobiography

In: Writing Autobiography

By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

Honesty and Ethics in Writing Non-Fiction: How to Keep a Clear Conscience and Avoid a Law Suit

In: Writing Autobiography

By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

Setting Up a Writing Space for Productivity: How to Create the Ideal Environment for Writing Memoirs

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By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

My Fat Mad Teenage Diary Author Interview: Conversation with Published Writer and Radio Presenter Rae Earl

In: Newsmaker Interviews

By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

Interview with a Seasoned Journal Writer: Suite 101 Chats to a Designer of Journaling Software

In: Newsmaker Interviews

By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

Interview with the Creator of Life Journal: A Chat With Ruth Folit; Designer and Producer of Journaling Software

In: Newsmaker Interviews

By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

Into The Mind of a Literary Agent: Suite 101 Chats to Literary Agent Eve White About Memoirs

In: Newsmaker Interviews

By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

Interview with a Genealogist: Advice on How to Research Family History for Biographies and Memoirs

In: Newsmaker Interviews

By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

Genealogy and the World Wide Web: Charles Hughes Discusses Using the Internet for Biography Research

In: Newsmaker Interviews

By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

Interview With a Literary Agent: Advice from an Expert on How to Secure Representation for Your Book

In: Newsmaker Interviews

By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

Interview With Biographer Andrew Lownie: Advice from an Expert on How to Write a Biography

In: Newsmaker Interviews

By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

Nicola Griffith's Having A Party: The Author Talks Awards

In: Writing Memoirs (general)

By: Lynne Jamneck

Historical Period Inspiration: Suggestions on Biography Subjects From Interesting Eras

In: Biography Writing

By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

Alphabetical Autobiographies: Lesson Plan for Writing Autobiographies and Memoirs

In: Writing Autobiography

By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

Career Biographies: How and Why to Write These Third Person Autobiographies

In: Biography Writing

By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

Memoir Blogs: Using an Internet Tool to Create a Diary Style Autobiography

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By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

Lang's Father Daughter Books Sell: Writing From the Heart Sealed Book Publishing Deals for Author Dad

In: Newsmaker Interviews

By: Maryan Pelland

Biographies - Death of a Subject: The Different Ways in Which a Death Scene Can be Written

In: Writing Biography

By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

Choose a Biography Subject: How to Choose Whose Life to Write a Book About

In: Writing Biography

By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

School Project: Autobiography: How to Help a Child Write a Family Tree and Memoir for School

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By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

Interview With John Ward: Suite 101 Chats With the Creator of Familyware

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By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

Further Interview with John Ward: A Chat About Family and Future With the Creator of Familyware

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By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

Derivative Autobiographies: How to Use the Writings of a Famous Figure as a Template

In: Writing Autobiography

By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

Pen Versus Computer: Deciding Whether to Write a Book by Hand or by Keyboard

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By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

Permissions for Use: How to Gain Use of Copyrighted Items

In: Biography Writing

By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

How to End a Memoir: Make the Final Line as Memorable as the First

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By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

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