RSS FeedMay 24, 2013 11 AM PDT 12 PM MDT 1 PM CDT 2 PM EDT Sharon Lippincott, our May Member Teleseminar presenter, will illuminate us with tips about how to write great and compelling descriptions--a skill that makes our writing shine. Please join us! Have you ever felt like your writing is a little flat and drab and not known how to fix it? You might have tried amping up adjectives and slipping in similes, but even that wasn’t enough. Don’t be discouraged. This … [Read more...]
From Blah to Brilliant: How to Write Compelling Description | Memoir Member Teleseminar
May 6, 2013 By 4 Comments
National Association of Memoir Writers Spring Newsletter: March-April 2013
March 29, 2013 By 1 Comment
Spring, with the fading of snow and cold, tips of new grew crocuses and daffodils, the bursting of blooms in the trees and in the garden, reminds me of the cycles of life, the way that nature parallels our own forays into creative energy as we write our stories. As writers, there’s an ebb and flow to how we create, from moments of silence without words, to the burst of energy and the unfolding of stories, ideas, and memories. We need to keep in mind these waves of energy and creativity, and … [Read more...]
Do you Need an Editor for Your Memoir? The Answer is Yes, Yes, Yes!
March 26, 2013 By 6 Comments
NAMW Member Teleseminar April 26 11 AM PDT 12 PM MDT 1 PM CDT 2 PM EDT As I work with memoir writers, I am privileged to see two sides of them as writers—the part that is eager to write, loves the story, and can't wait to get their unique message out to the world. Then there's the other part—the one who does NOT want to be edited, feels violated by an editor taking a look at the "gold" there on the pages, and who would rather hike 10 miles in the snow than submit anything … [Read more...]
February 2013 Newsletter
February 21, 2013 By 1 Comment
Welcome to the February 2013 happenings at the National Association of Memoir Writers! In California, the flowers are starting to pop out, but many of you are still covered in snow. Spring will come soon! We have some great events at the National Association of Memoir Writers, and want you to know about them, especially some tips on how to best make use of writing conferences. Celebrating the Art of Writing at the San Francisco Writing Conference It's hard to put into words … [Read more...]
NAMW Member Teleseminar February 22, 2013 |The Ghost in the Memoir
January 21, 2013 By 6 Comments
11 AM PST 12 PM MST 1 PM CST 2 PM EST Please join us for this informative teleseminar on ghost writing. Whether you want a ghostwriter for your memoir, or want to learn to ghostwrite for others, you will find useful information in this presentation by ghostwriting expert, Kim Pearson. Read what Kim has to say about this teleseminar. It’s the nature of memoir to be full of ghosts from the past. But this discussion is about a ghost in the present. Ghostwriter, that … [Read more...]
January 2013 Newsletter | Writing in the New Year
January 16, 2013 By 1 Comment
Plan Your Memoir Writing Goals Welcome to the New Year at the National Association of Memoir Writers! Two weeks into the year, I am hearing a lot from writers about how they want to get their memoir done this year—which is a great goal to have. Here at NAMW, we do our best to help you achieve your goals by selecting some of the best experts in the field of writing, marketing, publicity, and publishing to talk with us at the member teleseminars and on our free Roundtable discussions. And … [Read more...]
December 2012 Newsletter | Writing Your Way to Happiness
December 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Happy Holidays! "Ring the bells that still can ring. Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in." - Leonard Cohen I'd like to welcome all the new and renewed members! I hope all of you are having a lovely holiday season, and I want to thank all of you who joined us this year as members and who were on the phone with us in our Roundtable discussions. We are reaching people all over the world, and it's so exciting to hear about people's … [Read more...]
Magic Marketing for Memoir | It’s Never Too Late or Too Early to Do Right by Your Book | January 18, 2013
December 14, 2012 By 2 Comments
Member Teleseminar January 18, 2013 11 AM PST 12 PM MST 1 PM CST 2 PM EST Carolyn Howard-Johnson Too many memoirists and others who write in literary genres like poetry have come to believe that marketing or promotion won't work for them. Worse, that it can't be done. Worse still, that it is counter to their artistic intent. How do you feel about marketing? Does it make your heart beat harder? It's time to get in the flow of positive thinking about getting your … [Read more...]
Endorsements: The Art of Gathering a Book Blurb | Stephanie Barko
November 19, 2012 By 4 Comments
Skill Building for Memoir Authors: NAMW Member Teleseminar December 14, 2012 11 AM PST 12 PM MST 1 PM CST 2 PM EST For many authors, finding endorsers and writing the dreaded query letter can be daunting, but as independent authors and writers, it's a skill we need to have. It's not too soon to start building your list of potential endorsers. Join us at this workshop with publicist Stephanie Barko to learn more about how, when, and who to contact to get some major buzz going about … [Read more...]
The Secret of Writing Fast, Writing Deep: A Mini-Workshop for Memoir Writers
October 28, 2012 By 1 Comment
Join Matilda Butler as she shares her new memoir writing system with members of the National Association of Memoir Writers. During this hour-long workshop, she’ll reveal eight steps that can change the way you write. Learn how these steps allow you to write fast. And most importantly, learn how they take you deep into an understanding of your own story in a way that helps you “show” not “tell” your story. To learn more about the many benefits of becoming a member … [Read more...]
