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Accurately Research a Family History Memoir - video
John Paul Godges
Author John Paul Godges explains how to write a family history memoir and why research is so important. He advises authors not to rely on memories or family tales, and use genealogical research, such as ship manifests, to confirm immigration details...
over 8 years ago
I have an Idea!
Researching Your Idea
Writing a Memoir: A Story Worth Telling - video
Carla Malden
Author Carla Malden shares her thoughts on how you know when you have a memoir that may be worth sharing with others through the written word.
over 8 years ago
Nonfiction
Elements
Memoir Tips: Writing & Re-Writing - podcast
Elliot Tiber
Author Elliot Tiber offers advice for how to write a memoir, including not editing too much in the beginning and just focusing on getting it all down initially. Elliot also shares his experience using dictation software as part of his writing efforts...
over 8 years ago
Basic Editing
Proofreading
Accurately Research a Family History Memoir - podcast
John Paul Godges
Author John Paul Godges explains how to write a family history memoir and why research is so important. He advises authors not to rely on memories or family tales, and use genealogical research, such as ship manifests, to confirm immigration details...
over 8 years ago
I have an Idea!
Researching Your Idea
Writing a Memoir: A Story Worth Telling - podcast
Carla Malden
Author Carla Malden shares her thoughts on how you know when you have a memoir that may be worth sharing with others through the written word. Click here to play this audio clip
over 8 years ago
Nonfiction
Elements
Page-Turning Scenes: The sequence that keeps your readers reading, no matter your genre
Jennifer Crosswhite
Want to write a book that keeps readers engaged throughout? Understanding the basics of scene structure is the building block of writing a compelling novel. Join us as book coach, editor, and bestselling author Jennifer Crosswhite reviews this important...
10 months ago
Fiction
Plot Planning
Making a Living as a Nonfiction Author (and Consultant, Coach, Trainer)
Cathy Fyock
Creating content that your readers want to consume! I want to write, but how do I make a living as a nonfiction author? In this session, book coach and author Cathy Fyock shares insights on creating a business model that pays the bills AND brings you...
over 2 years ago
Writing Jobs
The Business of Being a Writer
What Does "Blood Orange Night" Mean?
Melissa Bond
Debut author Melissa Bond reveals how she came up with the title Blood Orange Night for her memoir about battling her way out of benzodiazepine dependency. "Brain on Fire meets High Achiever in this visceral, propulsive memoir detailing a woman’s accidental...
over 2 years ago
Nonfiction
Elements
How Stories Can Heal Us - video
Linda Joy Meyers
Linda Joy Meyers, award-winning author, therapist, and founder of the National Association of Memoir Writers, describes how we can use writing to heal our personal wounds and improve our health by telling our stories. Linda shares details of research...
over 8 years ago
Nonfiction
Platform and Credibility
How Stories Can Heal Us - podcast
Linda Joy Meyers
Linda Joy Meyers, award-winning author, therapist, and founder of the National Association of Memoir Writers, describes how we can use writing to heal our personal wounds and improve our health by telling our stories. Linda shares details of research...
over 8 years ago
Nonfiction
Platform and Credibility
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