The power of food to transport you to a place and time is a catalyst for memoir. Food unleashes our senses so that we can be active characters in the story of life. Just as we invite others to our tables, sharing our stories through memoir invites our readers into the world we inhabit, navigate, even survive.
Read MoreMost aspiring memoirists freeze at the starting line. Not because they don’t care, but because all they can see is the end. A finished book. A publishing deal. A shelf at Barnes & Noble. And that vision, while beautiful, is overwhelming when you’re staring at a blank page between school pickups and staff meetings.
Read MoreA well-edited memoir doesn’t erase your voice. It amplifies it. It’s not about cutting your truth. It’s about cutting through the noise so your truth rings louder and clearer.
Editing helps you unearth the real message behind your memories. It helps you focus your story, deepen your themes, and make choices about what to include and what to let go.
Read MoreMemoir is more than just writing about your life. It’s choosing to make meaning out of your experiences and offer that meaning to others.
And someone out there needs your story—not someday, but now.
Not when you have more time. Not when you feel more confident. Not when your story feels "finished."
Start messy. Start scared. But for the love of all things literary, start.
Read MoreWant to write a powerful memoir? Start by reading one. Here are 10 memoirs every aspiring author should read—plus lessons each one teaches about craft, voice, and courage.
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