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How to Improve and Inspire Your Writing: 7 Books That Will Pave the Way
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How to Improve and Inspire Your Writing: 7 Books That Will Pave the Way

ByBarbara DeSantis April 25, 2022April 11, 2022

Of the many excellent books on the art and craft of writing, here are seven to inspire you.

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5 Tips for Writing a Memoir About Trauma
Writing & Editing Process

5 Tips for Writing a Memoir About Trauma

ByDeborah A. Lott, MFA August 5, 2020March 23, 2022

Trauma creates chaos, while writing brings new order, imposing a beginning, middle, and an end. Here are some key suggestions for how to approach writing a memoir about trauma.

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The Trauma Memoir: Forging Art From Adversity
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The Trauma Memoir: Forging Art From Adversity

ByDeborah A. Lott, MFA July 30, 2020February 15, 2022

How writing about trauma can benefit us — both emotionally and physically.

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“You Should Write a Book About Your Job!”
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“You Should Write a Book About Your Job!”

ByLynette Padwa July 28, 2015February 15, 2022

Your office horror stories leave your family aghast and your friends in stitches. Everyone says you should write a book about it. Are they crazy, or should you give it a shot?

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Memoir and the Art of Memory
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Memoir and the Art of Memory

ByAmy Friedman September 10, 2014February 15, 2022

In every memoir and personal essay class I teach, one anxiety-arousing subject always comes up: How can I be sure this is true? Students ask the question. The question calls for conversation, and I usually begin that conversation with a larger question: Why are you writing a memoir?

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Memoir: Do I Use Their Real Names?
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Memoir: Do I Use Their Real Names?

ByNomi Isak July 3, 2014February 15, 2022

You can’t very well write about your life without writing about the people in your life.

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Starred Booklist Review for Ellie Laks
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Starred Booklist Review for Ellie Laks

ByLos Angeles Editors and Writers Group April 15, 2014March 23, 2022

Nomi Isak worked with Ellie Laks to write a memoir about The Gentle Barn founder’s animal sanctuary and work with at-risk kids.

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Writing & Editing Process

Memoir Writing: Getting Started

ByKate Zentall May 11, 2012March 23, 2022

Ever been tempted to tell your story? Today it’s easier than ever to leave a legacy, publish a family history, or create a volume of the story of your life. Learn how in this article.

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