Monthly Archives: December 2011

Memoir Class Begins Jan. 9

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Administrator

Strategies for Writing Memoir We all have a story to tell, but writing memoir is more than just sitting down and writing our life stories.  This class will focus on how we uncover memories and details from our past and … Continue reading →

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My Top Books on Writing Poetry

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Administrator

Monday, I listed my favorite books for writing fiction and memoir. Today it’s poetry.  I hope you will share the books you love on writing, so I can add them to the list.  Feel free to come up with new … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Criticism, Part 2

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Administrator

Check out my article for BookPleasures.com on Dealing with Criticism, Part 2.

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My Top Fiction and Memoir Writing Books (Next week, I’ll do poetry)

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Administrator

I’m hoping this is the beginning of a conversation with all of you.  I am going to post it on my blog site, and I hope you will share the books you love on writing, so I can add them … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Criticism, Part 1

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Administrator

Check out my article for BookPleasures.com on Dealing with Criticism, Part 1

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Beginnings

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Administrator

Need inspiration getting started?  Here’s some advice from the pros: “I always start out with an idea, even a boring idea that becomes a question I don’t have any answers to.”  – Toni Morrison “All my books literally come to … Continue reading →

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Rekindle the Romance

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Administrator

During the holidays, it’s hard enough to keep up with everything on our to-do list, much less write.  With that in mind, I thought I would spend this week just providing some inspiration about writing, instead of any specific instruction.  … Continue reading →

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Voice in Memoir, Part 3

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Administrator

So what kind of voice will you write in? Memoir is a conversation with your reader – it’s a bit gossipy and it’s intimate. This does not mean you have to be an “E!” entertainment “reporter.”  It does mean you … Continue reading →

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Remembering

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Administrator

Check out my article for BookPleasure.com, “Remembering,” about ways to mine your memories when writing personal essays or memoirs.  Click here.

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Having Your Say – Voice in Memoir, Part 2

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Administrator

Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with deeper meaning. – Maya Angelou On Monday, we looked at examples of different voices in memoir.  But what about your voice?  … Continue reading →

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