From the category archives:
by Memoir Mentor on December 9, 2011
Thinking about incidents from my past I may write about brings up emotions associated with those experiences. When I write a story about an event in my life, it’s as important that I communicate how the incident made me feel as it is that I describe what happened. One way to accomplish this is to [...]
Tagged as: Banff, Bow River, British Columbia, Canada, Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Molly Shelton
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by Memoir Mentor on November 21, 2011
It’s a time for thanks. For parents who love unconditionally. For challenges that teach us what’s important and help us reach for the best in ourselves. For teachers who seek out the needy and give them a chance to shine. For the needy who radiate hope and happiness despite their disadvantages and inspire us all [...]
Tagged as: Corona del Mar High School, Down's Syndrome, Gerard Fobes, Jeanne Fobes
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by Memoir Mentor on November 16, 2011
All memoir writing teachers soon discover they’re teaching far more than a writing class. While writing a personal history may be the project that initially draws people to the class, something far more important and meaningful keeps them coming back, again and again. One of my students approached me yesterday and said, “When I leave [...]
Tagged as: Judy Huck, writing memoir, writing stories
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* Death Comes to Pemberley, PD James
* The Sense of an Ending, Julian Barnes
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