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September 2010 National Association of Memoir Writers Newsletter
In this Issue: Back to School! Calling All Speakers! Upcoming NAMW Events NAMW Featured Members Beginnings by Linda Joy Myers, Ph.D. Writing Prompts for September NAMW Featured … [Read More...]

Thursday’s Public Memoir Writing Roundtable with Jane Friedman & Linda Joy Myers
Evaluating Your First Page for Red Flags Date: Thursday September 2, 2010 Time: 4 PM PDT |5 PM MDT | 6 PM CDT | 7 PM EDT Cost: FREE FOR EVERYONE (NAMW Members--The dial in details can … [Read More...]

Leave a Comment or Question to Enter for a Chance to Win a Copy of Mary Lynn Archibald’s Latest Memoir!
Just a reminder that, TODAY, is Mary Lynn Archibald's stop at the NAMW Blog as part of her WOW! Women on Writing Virtual Book Tour. Be sure to stop by and leave a question or comment for Mary Lynn … [Read More...]

Call-in Details for FRIDAY’s Member-Only Memoir Writing Teleseminar & Two New Memoir Audio Downloads Available Now!
It's a busy week at NAMW! We're excited that our Facebook fan page has just surpassed 500 fans. If you aren't already following us on Facebook, become our fan and join in on the conversation! And … [Read More...]

Recording of Author Reading Now Available as Part of WOW! Women on Writing Blog Tour
Memoir Reading by Author Mary Lynn Archibald of Excerpt from Accidental Cowgirl: Six Cows, No Horse and No Clue Now Available! The National Association of Memoir Writers is thrilled to host Mary Lynn … [Read More...]
NAMW Blog
Win Memoir Writing Contests–Edit Your Memoir
September 2, 2010 by Linda Joy Myers · Leave a Comment
When I wrote The Power of Memoir and my own memoir Don’t Call Me Mother, I spent more time editing than writing! For some writers, editing is fun, creative and mind-stretching. Finding the right word, feeling out the best tone for the mood of a piece is like polishing the piece, much the same way as a carpenter puts on the final finishes of a handmade table. For others, editing is a chore, something that has to be done. Writers who want to improve their work—whose first draft is truly ready for … [Read More...]
Jane Friedman at the Public NAMW Memoir Writing Roundtable Tele-conversation
August 30, 2010 by Linda Joy Myers · Leave a Comment
I’m so excited to be able to have a conversation with Jane Friedman this Thursday September 2 at the free NAMW Memoir Writing Roundtable! You simply need to register by clicking here to participate or receive a link via email to download the audio recording. Jane is a contributing editor at Writer’s Digest, and an energetic, knowledgeable, and inspiring speaker. I told you about meeting her at a conference recently, and how she energized the room as she talked about creativity and … [Read More...]
Jane Friedman at the Free NAMW Roundtable Discussion
August 30, 2010 by Linda Joy Myers · Leave a Comment
I’m so excited to be able to have a conversation with Jane Friedman this Thursday September 2 at the free NAMW roundtable! She’s a contributing editor at Writer’s Digest, and an energetic, knowledgeable, and inspiring speaker. I told you about meeting her at a conference recently, and how she energized the room as she talked about creativity and publishing. Jane knows so much about how we need to shape and educate ourselves so we can succeed in the professional writing world. The … [Read More...]
Upcoming Teleseminar Speakers

September 2010 NAMW Memoir Writing Member-only Teleseminar to Feature Heather Cairou, Author of “Target Stores Recommended Read,” Sixty-Five Roses: A Sister’s Memoir
Standing in Your Truth: Finding the Courage to Claim the Story You Need to Tell with Heather Cariou, Author of "Target Stores Recommended Read" Sixtyfive Roses: A Sister’s Memoir Date: Friday September 17, 2010 Time: 11 AM PDT |12 PM MDT | 1 PM CDT |2 PM EDT Cost: FREE FOR NAMW MEMBERS (NAMW Members, the Call-In Details will be posted below as the date approaches). Not Available for the Live Call? NAMW members can access a link in the NAMW member area within a week of … [Read More...]
NAMW Workshops

New Memoir Writing Class: Writing Your Memoir One Story at a Time Tele-class
National Association of Memoir Writers to Offer New Memoir Writing Tele-class this Fall 6 Memoir Writing Tele-classes with Online Writing Support Component Writing Your Memoir One Story at a Time Instructor: Linda Joy Myers, Ph.D. When: 6 Fridays Beginning October 1st (class will not meet … [Read More...]
2010 Harvest Retreat: Writing in Wine Country, with Linda Joy Myers, Ph.D.
Join us October 29th through October 31st, 2010 Schedule: Friday from 7:30 PM to Sunday 12:30 PM Location: Calistoga, CA 28 CEU units available! Reserve your space now--retreat limited to 10 participants! … [Read More...]

NAMW Announces Dates for Fall Intermediate to Advanced Healing Memoir and Spiritual Autobiography Teleworkshops with Linda Joy Myers, Ph.D., MFT & NAMW President
With Linda Joy Myers, Ph.D. If you have been writing for a while and enjoy the process of understanding yourself through memoir writing, then this course is a great fit for you. 6 CEU's Available! MONDAY Course Meeting Dates: September 20, September 27, October 4, October 18, October 25, November … [Read More...]
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