A Memoir Misconception: “You’re Too Young to Write a Memoir”
“Aren’t you too young to write a memoir?” I’m asked this question almost every time I tell someone that I’m writing a memoir. I get this question not only from strangers, but from well-meaning friends...
View ArticleFrom Memoirs to Movies: Patti Smith’s “Just Kids” Film Rumors Begin
I read a couple of articles yesterday speculating on which actors are vying to play the roles of Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe in the movie adaptation of Patti Smith’s memoir, Just Kids. The...
View ArticleWhy I Write Memoir
I’d like to talk a little about how I got into memoir writing, and why I’m so passionate about it. Sort of a memoir manifesto, if you will. I’m one of those writers who’s been writing since they can...
View ArticleOn Writing Memoir: The Importance of Carrying a Notebook
I’m sure you’ve heard the advice that fiction writers should keep a notebook with them at all times, just in case they overhear an interesting conversation at a cafe or the ending to their novel...
View ArticleThe Top 6 Memoir Writing Tips
1. Be Yourself – This may seem obvious, but the voice you use in your memoir is completely up to you. I suggest using your natural voice. You don’t want to write your memoir like you’re writing a...
View ArticleThe Lost Art of Shutting Up
An article called “The Problem With Memoirs” came out in the New York Times back in January. Neil Genzlinger begins the piece by saying: “A moment of silence, please, for the lost art of shutting up.”...
View ArticleFive Awesome Memoir Blogs
I was going to call this a Top 5 list, but since I’m always discovering new and wonderful memoir blogs, I want to leave room for additional compilations in the future. Here are five awesome...
View ArticleMusic and Memoir
Music is powerful. Songs have the ability to transport us back in time, to stir up long lost emotions and memories. Music can also be an amazingly helpful tool to use while writing, particularly when...
View ArticleAn Interview with Stephen Markley, Author of “Publish This Book”
I first read Stephen Markley’s memoir, Publish This Book, shortly after graduating college. Stephen’s book chronicles the unique journey that he took in becoming a published author. Stephen was only 26...
View ArticleHow to Structure Your Memoir
First of all, the winner of the Publish This Book giveaway is Dawn! Thank you to everyone who commented on my interview with Stephen Markley. I hope to make author interviews a regular feature of this...
View ArticleI Finished My Memoir! Now What?
For years, I’ve dreamed about the moment when I finally finished the first complete draft of my memoir. I imagined confetti falling out of the ceiling, maybe some triumphant trumpet music playing, and...
View ArticleFrom Memoirs to Movies: Patti Smith’s “Just Kids” Film Rumors Begin
I read a couple of articles yesterday speculating on which actors are vying to play the roles of Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe in the movie adaptation of Patti Smith’s memoir, Just Kids. The...
View ArticleWhy I Write Memoir
I’d like to talk a little about how I got into memoir writing, and why I’m so passionate about it. Sort of a memoir manifesto, if you will. I’m one of those writers who’s been writing since they can...
View ArticleOn Writing Memoir: The Importance of Carrying a Notebook
I’m sure you’ve heard the advice that fiction writers should keep a notebook with them at all times, just in case they overhear an interesting conversation at a cafe or the ending to their novel...
View ArticleThe Top 6 Memoir Writing Tips
1. Be Yourself – This may seem obvious, but the voice you use in your memoir is completely up to you. I suggest using your natural voice. You don’t want to write your memoir like you’re writing a...
View ArticleThe Lost Art of Shutting Up
An article called “The Problem With Memoirs” came out in the New York Times back in January. Neil Genzlinger begins the piece by saying: “A moment of silence, please, for the lost art of shutting up.”...
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10 Must-Read Memoirs About Mental Illness, Addiction, and Disorders
Memoirs give us the unique ability to enter the mind and experiences of someone suffering from a mental illness, addiction, or disorder. To truly be immersed in someone’s story is invaluable and...
View ArticleGive the Gift of Memoir
The holidays are upon us, which means that it’s time to scramble to figure out what to get your loved ones for their celebration of choice. Here are five fantastic memoirs/essay collections that would...
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