Stars Can't Shine Without Darkness

As I sit on my porch enjoying one of the first sunny days of March, I am reminded of how important this month is to me. Last March, the...

From The Storm (a chapter in my memoir): The radiant, white beam of light pierces my eyes as I gaze up at the checkered ceiling. I rub my...

I mentioned in an earlier post that running is a great way to get inspired to write. I just finished my first 10k, and the ideas were...

Quotes are special to me. Reading and listening to quotes helped give me strength and courage when I was really sick. I think it is...

Happy Valentine's Day! To celebrate this day of love, I want to share ten aspects of writing that fill my heart... 1.) I love being able...

Dialogue is a powerful tool in memoir writing. Some memoirs that I have read include a ton of dialogue, which works well for some...

We all hit writer's block at some point during the writing process. My favorite and most effective ways to clear my mind and refresh my...

Hi guys!! I wanted to share a piece of writing that I have been working on... Prick. I pull my gaze from my teacher, glancing quickly at...

START with a brainstorm overwhelm the page with thoughts outlines are helpful to organize ideas don't hesitate with your thoughts...

I love reading memoirs because they are so personal, and reading other people's stories allows me to feel connected to people who share...

When browsing at my local bookstore, notable titles immediately catch my eye. Unique but relatable. Intriguing but understandable. Catchy...

At my latest meeting with my book mentor, I did a ten-minute free write on the question: How has my illness fundamentally changed me? The...

I did my first character description activity in my memoir seminar today! Since memoirs are stories about our lives, they often include...

I don't know about you guys, but when I write, my best thoughts come when I am in a location that allows me to feel comfortable, relaxed,...

Today, my memoir seminar at school began our workshop phase. I shared a two-page section of my memoir with a small group of my class. As...

I want my memoir to be composed of miniature essays about lessons I learned during my illness. These chapters include narratives and...