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We exclusively publish memoirs: The creative stories unpacked from the nostalgic hope chests of our lives.
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KiKi Walter
Feb 8
The Memoirist: 2025 Submission Guidelines
The Memoirist: 2025 Submission Guidelines
Updated Information for New and Existing Writers
KiKi Walter
Jan 18
February Updates at The Memoirist
February Updates at The Memoirist
A few words from Mama Ki
KiKi Walter
Feb 2
What’s the Difference Between a Memoir and a Personal Essay?
What’s the Difference Between a Memoir and a Personal Essay?
Confused? Get in line!
KiKi Walter
Mar 24, 2024
Method to Memoir with Cindy Heath
Exploring the Past to Write Memoirs that Resonate
Exploring the Past to Write Memoirs that Resonate
Techniques to uncover deeper truths and create powerful stories from your memories
Cindy Heath
Jun 26, 2024
Uncovering Universal Insights in Memoir Writing
Uncovering Universal Insights in Memoir Writing
Techniques to help you find meaning in your writing.
Cindy Heath
Apr 7, 2024
From Memory to Essay: Enhancing the Impact of Personal Writing
From Memory to Essay: Enhancing the Impact of Personal Writing
Techniques to move your story from boring to compelling.
Cindy Heath
Mar 25, 2024
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Spirit Must Find Me Thick in the Head
Spirit Must Find Me Thick in the Head
I ignored nudges for too long and ended up with Stage 3 breast cancer
HCwrites
May 20
Tell Me About Your Mother
Tell Me About Your Mother
Mine slept one afternoon and forgot to wake up.
Sarah Kyomugisha
May 19
He Called Me a Cow and Publicly Humiliated Me
He Called Me a Cow and Publicly Humiliated Me
How a sociopath used my pain for his comedy act
Sherene Jensen
May 19
Cat Energy
Cat Energy
My aversion to neediness
BB Heilman
May 18
Love, Lies, and Relapse: Dating Someone in Recovery
Love, Lies, and Relapse: Dating Someone in Recovery
Love Isn’t Measured by How Much You Can Tolerate
Erin J Daniel
May 17
Seeing My Parents as People
Seeing My Parents as People
Part 2 of a series
Chris Raymond
May 15
It’s Funny How Time and Love (Don’t) Work
It’s Funny How Time and Love (Don’t) Work
Neither makes sense. Which makes perfect sense.
Greyson Ferguson
May 15
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