Should I Fictionalize My Memoir?
Whether you choose to fictionalize your past or write about it as memoir, write in the narrative form that feels right for you. Here's how to decide which that might be.
LAEWG Member Releases a New Anthology
A new book edited by Amy Friedman offers advice written by and for teens.
Tips for Overcoming Common Fears About Writing Memoir
Afraid to write your memoir? Here are the most common fears — and how to overcome them to tell your story.
How to Improve and Inspire Your Writing: 7 Books That Will Pave the Way
Of the many excellent books on the art and craft of writing, here are seven to inspire you.
5 Tips for Writing a Memoir About Trauma
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.
The Trauma Memoir: Forging Art From Adversity
How writing about trauma can benefit us — both emotionally and physically.
“You Should Write a Book About Your Job!”
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?
Memoir and the Art of Memory
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?
Memoir: Do I Use Their Real Names?
You can't very well write about your life without writing about the people in your life.
Starred Booklist Review for Ellie Laks
Nomi Isak worked with Ellie Laks to write a memoir about The Gentle Barn founder's animal sanctuary and work with at-risk kids.