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...

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

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...

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...

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...