Ever wanted to write a memoir but didn't know where to start? Abigail Thomas, successful author of multiple best-selling memoirs explains how she gets from A to Z.

Nov 16, 2008 - Vicki F. Chavis

Memory is unreliable, and memoir writers can run into trouble trying to recall conversations from the past. How can they accurately reproduce what was said?

Mar 1, 2010 - Marg McAlister

Linda Joy Myers, Ph.D., MFT, is the founder and president of the National Association of Memoir Writers and author of the award-winning book, Don't Call Me Mother.

Oct 11, 2008 - Mary Yerkes

As you write your story you can let go of the past. Writing a memoir can help you to become free to move on.

Feb 17, 2011 - Laura Tompkins

The start of the story is one of the most important aspects of writing a book. Action and important information are key elements to the beginning of a story

Oct 19, 2010 - Kira Tregoning

Built upon the practice of yoga, Laraine Herring offers insight and exercises to help writers find and embody their authentic voice.

Nov 22, 2009 - Staci Dumoski

For those who always dreamed of writing a memoir, these five books on memoir writing guides writers past the pitfalls and towards a published memoir.

Feb 2, 2011 - Pixie Alexander

There are online classes available for learning to write a memoir. Here are three courses to teach you how to write your memoir.

Feb 25, 2011 - Laura Tompkins

Antwone Q. Fisher's memoir is the story of a young Black man who is able to overcome hardship and become one of the greatest writers of our time.

Sep 30, 2010 - Gabrie'l Atchison

Each writer must define their own version of writing success and then set goals and take real life steps toward achieving it.

Mar 12, 2009 - Lesley Munnichs

Jane Austen wrote about the art of writing in her letters to family, friends, and acquaintances, and followed her own advice.

Oct 4, 2010 - Vic Sanborn

These freelance writing sites offer lump sum payments upfront in exchange for a written article, and can be a great source of income for any online writer.

Aug 4, 2011 - Dylan Lamberti

An informative essay on Anne Frank, Hitler and WWII.

Oct 27, 2010 - Kristin Turner

If you could send a letter to the writer you were when you first began writing, what would you say? Five established writers share their their thoughts.

Oct 20, 2011 - Toby Welch

Arthur Golden's debut novel, Memoirs of a Geisha, was and continues to be a remarkable historical novel.

Apr 2, 2011 - Melissa Howard

"Destination Truth: Memoirs Of A Monster Hunter" by Josh Gates is a travelogue detailing adventure mishaps and a common sense approach to chasing monsters.

Dec 17, 2011 - ZaBeth Marsh

A Cover letter lets employers know who a person is, and how they are applicable to the job. So why is it so hard to write? Here are some tips.

May 31, 2010 - Taryn McElheran

A rare over-the-shoulder view of the rock music industry by a musician who has flown, burned and survived, sustained by his passion for life and music.

Apr 25, 2011 - Marius Nel

The topic of how to write a screenplay in three acts is discussed by so many different sources that a beginning writer may find it all confusing.

Mar 25, 2012 - Michael Thompson

Acclaimed South African chick-lit writer, Fiona Snyckers talks about how she starts a new book, and works it through to completion.

Jul 26, 2010 - Helen Brain