June Roundtable Discussion--Free for all With Kate Farrell, editor of Wisdom Has a Voice, and guests June 9, 2012 4 PM PDT 5 PM MDT 6 PM CDT 7 PM EDT Creating an anthology of memoirs is a wonderful way to gather voices and diverse themes—and you as the editor can choose your themes, authors, and the voices you want to showcase. Many writers don’t yet have a full memoir completed, but they have amazing stories—and perhaps you do too. Creating an anthology—why, how, and … [Read more...]
Member Teleseminar with Amber Lea Starfire May 18, 2012 11 AM PDT; 12 PM MDT; 1 PM CDT; 2 PM EDT We write before knowing what to say and how to say it, and in order to find out, if possible. ~ Jean-Francois Lyotard ~ Journaling can support your memoir writing in so many ways. We are happy to present our guest Amber Lea Starfire for our May 18 National Association of Memoir Writers Teleseminar for a short course in giving your writing more depth and power using journaling … [Read more...]
At NAMW this month, we are so happy to welcome Naomi Rose, author of MotherWealth: The Feminine Path to Money. Naomi is a coach, author, publisher, and wise woman who will talk with us about the value and importance of writing our stories. Here is what she has to say about her presentation: A memoir can be a way not only to make sense (and even art) of your life, but it also can so anchor your relationship to the deeper strata of your true existence that, years later, re-reading your book can … [Read more...]
Memoir writers need to be consummate storytellers, grabbing for our craft toolbox the techniques that make all stories great: well rounded characters, an interesting plot, scintillating scenes that make us feel, see, smell and taste. We have to translate our inner world of memory to that of story. At NAMW, we are so pleased to offer this workshop on Story Crafting with our own popular teacher, Jerry Waxler. Teleclass 4 weeks starting April 23, 2012 Mondays, April 23, 30, May 7, May 14 … [Read more...]
Spiritual Autobiography and Healing Memoir Workshops led by Linda Joy Myers, President of National Association of Memoir Writers. New Memoir Workshops starting in March and April! You may not see your memoir as healing or spiritual, but these terms refer to the amazing process that all memoir writers go through when writing and reflecting on their lives. It does not have to mean a terrible childhood or any particular trauma, though these aspects of life touch many of us in some … [Read more...]
Brooke Warner, Senior Editor at Seal Press, and Linda Joy Myers, President of NAMW are opening up a discussion about techniques that help you get unstuck--ways to conquer the walls that rise up to impede our memoir journey. As memoirists, we know how writing is a long journey, with many different phases. Understanding these phases in the writing process is important—writing and creating an art form is all about process, not just the goal. Most writers we work with in our coaching and … [Read more...]
Jerry Waxler Teleclass, 4 weeks starting March 19, 2012 Mondays, March 19, March 26, April 2, April 9 3 PM PST, 4 PM MST, 5 PM CST, 6 PM EST 90 minute workshop Fee: Members - $69 Non-Members - $79 To start a memoir, and just as importantly, to keep going, you must master the art of self-direction. This workshop will provide you the four essential elements that every writer needs in order to overcome resistance, and … [Read more...]
Sharon Lippincott 3-Week Short Course February 8– February 29 Fee: Members $59 Non-Members $69 One of the most daunting aspects of writing a memoir is finding and clarifying the thread of the story. You may have already used the tried-and-true technique of drawing a time-line of your life, listing turning points and other key events. Perhaps you’ve mined piles of journals and made long lists of memories. Stacks of vignette stories may wait to be woven into a larger tale. … [Read more...]
We have declared 2012 The Year of the Memoir, and in our first event of the year, we’re going to plant seeds to help you envision yourself as a successful published author and take steps to build your audience—your platform—as it’s called by agents and publishers. Our Roundtable Discussion leader this month is Teresa LeYung Ryan, author of Love Made of Heart and Build Your Writer's Platform & Fanbase In 22 Days. Teresa will talk with us about ways to create success in your writing … [Read more...]
Spiritual Autobiography and Healing Memoir Workshops led by Linda Joy Myers, President of National Association of Memoir Writers. New Memoir Workshops starting in March and April! You may not see your memoir as healing or spiritual, but these terms refer to the amazing process that all memoir writers go through when writing and reflecting on their lives. It does not have to mean a terrible childhood or any particular trauma, though these aspects of life touch many of us in some … [Read more...]
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