Memoir
How Writing Mystery Novels Helped Me Write Two Nonfiction Books
Author Gail Lukasik shares how writing mystery novels helped her write two nonfiction books, including her "breakout" book.
Sarah LaBrie: There’s a Lot of Scary Information About Publishing on the Internet
In this interview, author Sarah LaBrie discusses having a strong “want” and how that motivation helped drive her toward her debut memoir, No One Gets to Fall Apart.
The Web That Has a Weaver: Writing Personal and Science Narratives During Ecocollapse
Author Eiren Caffall discusses taking the time to weave the web of a book you believe in writing through research and finding connections.
Turning Memoir Into Fiction: A Recipe
Author Susen Edwards shares her recipe for turning memoir into fiction by sharing the story of "Ava," who wanted to share the truth of her story in fiction.
Using Old Diary Entries to Piece Together a Memoir
Author Cornelia Maude Spelman discusses the power of using old diary entries to piece together a memoir.
9 Things I've Learned Writing a Memoir
Bestselling novelist Charles Bock shares nine things he's learned while writing a memoir.
Sarah Leavitt: On Navigating Grief Through Art
In this interview, author Sarah Leavitt discusses the interplay of art and poetry in her new memoir, Something, Not Nothing.
Why Write Your Family's Story
Author Teresa Wong shares three worthwhile reasons why to write your family's story.
Writing Around the Phases of the Moon
Author Jenna Tico outlines how she began organizing her memoir around the phases of the moon.
What Exactly Is a “Fractured Memoir” and Why I Wrote One
Disabled author Paul Rousseau explains what a fractured memoir is and why he chose to write one.
6 Tips for Writing a Book When Your Life Is Full to Bursting
In a vacuum, writing a book is difficult, but throw in a full life, and it can feel nearly impossible. However, writer/podcaster/stand-up comedian Sally Chaffin Brooks has six incredible tips for writing a book, even when your life is full to bursting.
The Power of Support in the Writing Community
Author Ginelle Testa discusses the various ways writing communities can help writers, along with some ideas on where to find one.
Adaptations I Learned Writing a Memoir With Cerebral Palsy
Freelance writer Christopher L.L. Vaughan shares his experience writing a memoir with cerebral palsy, including adaptations he learned in the process.
Rosie Schaap: Trust the Story To Reveal the Structure
In this interview, author Rosie Schaap discusses how her grief journey led to her new memoir, The Slow Road North.
Two Memoirs, One Person, Two Voices
Author Alison Rand shares her process of writing two memoirs, one from her point of view and the other from the perspective of her poodle, Dea.
Overcoming the Self-Defense Reaction of Making Ourselves Smaller to Tell Our Stories
Author Penny Lane shares how she worked her way to the point that she could tell her stories by overcoming the self-defense reaction to make herself smaller and hide her voice.
Solomon Brager: Don’t Count on Sticking to Your Timeline
In this interview, author Solomon Brager discusses which historical moments were most important to include and which to leave out in their new graphic memoir, Heavyweight.
How I Finished My Memoir—With Friendship and Poetry
Author Tracy O'Neill shares how she finished her memoir by turning to the power of friendship and poetry.
Jennifer Romolini: Surround Yourself with Good People
In this interview, author Jennifer Romolini discusses the raw honesty in her new memoir, Ambition Monster.
Putting Truth to the Page in Memoir Writing
Author and "Hideologist" Karen Solt shares six thoughts on putting your personal truth to the page in writing, even (and maybe especially) when that truth is very difficult to share with the world.
The Importance of Black Men Telling Their Stories
Author Reginald L. Reed Jr. discusses the importance of Black men telling their stories, as well as the reason he decided to self-publish his memoir.
Christina Myers: Stop Talking Yourself out of Your Book Dream
In this interview, author Christina Myers discusses how her community around her helped inspire her new work of nonfiction, Halfway Home.
3 Breakthroughs That Helped Me Shift From Writing Fiction to Writing Memoir
Author Anna Monardo shares three breakthroughs that helped her shift from writing fiction to writing memoir.
5 Unconventional Ways to Structure Your Memoir
Award-winning journalist and author Gina DeMillo Wagner shares five unconventional ways to structure your memoir, including several example memoirs that use these structures.