Archive for December 2024

Writing a memoir is a deeply personal endeavor, and it often involves intimate details of not only your life but also the lives of those around you. Despite the openness that such a narrative may require, there are specific rules and best practices worth following when using names in memoirs. Using real names in your…

Every person has a life made up of choices, successes, failures, and moments ranging from ordinary to extraordinary. When deciding to write about these in a memoir, a common question arises: how much of this story should be an accurate reflection of what happened? How much can be a retelling or reinterpretation reshaped by our…

“Life is a drama full of tragedy and comedy,” Mom told me. “You should learn to enjoy the comic episodes a little more.” -Jeannette Walls, “The Glass Castle” Just like a good story, life has both challenging and fun parts. This quote teaches us to find joy in the lighter moments, even during hard times.…