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Maybe you just finished the first draft of your memoir. Maybe you’re fighting through the murky middle. Or maybe you’ve yet to pick up a pen. No matter where you’re at, our 2019 memoir guide is here to help.
Inside you’ll find:
And much, much more! Take a peek at our stories below and then be sure to find a copy at your local newsstand this month.
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Wow your subjects – and your editors – by nailing the three stages of an interview.
No draft is perfect, but some projects seem more problematic than others…and others still seem doomed for the recycle bin. Essayists, memoirists, novelists, and short story writers share tips on finishing and publishing difficult manuscripts.
A successful memoir hinges on empathy – for your characters, yes, but also for yourself. Here’s how to convey it in the page.
What happens when your family reads your memoir for the first time?
Just because your life started in childhood doesn’t mean your memoir should.
As an older adult, you have a wealth of wisdom and memories to share with the world – but sometimes fear can get in the way of putting yourself on the page. These tried-and-true tips will help you get started.
Sometimes, good writing is about the pictures.
The reality of freelance writing presented in one day.
Creating a thoughtful, structured proposal won’t just make your collection easier to sell – it’ll also serve as a roadmap to the finished product.