RSS FeedEditing our work is one of the most challenging aspects of our writing life. All the books say to send out our best writing as we seek agents and publishers, but sometimes it's difficult to take an objective look at our work. Jane Friedman, contributing editor at Writer's Digest, knows all about the editing challenges we writers have, and she's going to help us at our memoir writing roundtable this month. Please join us--this event is free to all! So please spread the word about Jane's visit … [Read more...]
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Free Roundtable Discussion on Memoir Writing with Jane Friedman
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Layers of Truth in Mary Karr’s Lit
During our online workshops and discussions, the subject of how much truth to reveal comes up frequently, and we consider various published memoirs as examples. What confounds many memoir writers is not only how much truth is revealed, but how to find the language to tell the tale. On of my favorite examples is Mary Karr's Lit--the third in her memoir series that began with The Liar's Club. I recommend all three books, not because we should imitate them or try to write like Mary, but to see how … [Read more...]
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Tuning into Your Memoir Stories
The NAMW telesummit event is still going on--if you are still listening and learning from the audios. The event for me was all about being immersed in the world of story, creativity, and a sensual spring day. From my window I had a great view of my wisteria, and the birds and bees that nuzzled into the flowers while on the phone we were all sharing our passion about the power of stories to transform us. In case you haven't noticed, I love the world of story writing, I love how stories enter … [Read more...]
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The MOTHER Box
May 31, 2009 By NAMW Web Team
For the Unmothered, it's confusion That comes on Mothers' Day. Whom should I honor? he shrugs. Mothering is more than giving birth. … [Read more...]
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Lambie Pie
May 31, 2009 By Marjorie Webb
After dinner earlier this evening, I settled down to my computer and was busy writing. Jim had taken our grandson, Dane, outside to his garage, and they were busy working on Jim's painting project. My female cat, Lambie Pie, started meowing loudly from the kitchen. Thinking that she was just lonely out there all by herself and assuming that we'd all left, I merely ignored her cries. Once or twice I called out to her thinking she'd realize she was not left alone and come in to join me. After several … [Read more...]
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A Sweet Memory
May 31, 2009 By Linda
“Come on, Princess. Let’s go get some chocolate bars,” Dad suggested. It was a special treat every now and then on a hot Canadian prairie evening for just the two of us to walk to the store after supper. … [Read more...]
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Time Travel
March 31, 2009 By Linda Messer
The secret of time travel is a matter of mind over time. Studying a photograph, I wing through time like Wendy and Peter Pan, flying backward through the century against a headwind to find a lost family. I reach out my arms through the decades to embrace my mother, aunt and grandmother on a spring day in 1912. … [Read more...]
BJ and Me
March 31, 2009 By NAMW Web Team
Sometimes…, I still feel your eyes on me. An unexpected sound, and I know it’s you, Reminding me of something I should do. You were always amused by my scatteredness. … [Read more...]
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Introduction from new member
March 30, 2009 By Karen Walker
Hello fellow writers, I just joined NAMW and would love to "meet" the rest of you. I have signed up for the teleconference on 4/23, have had my book reviewed by member, Sharon, Lippincott, and am about to share my first story in this Cafe. Looking forward to connecting with all of you soon. Karen Walker http://www.followingthewhispers.com … [Read more...]
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Frozen by Karen Walker
March 30, 2009 By Karen Walker
It was 1956 when I was sexually molested by a stranger. I was seven years old. Now I am almost 60 and still dealing with the effects of that trauma. Experts say the impact sexual abuse has on a child varies, depending on the severity and longevity of the abuse. Other factors such as home environment impact the victim as well. For me, well, I became frozen inside myself, like a leaf I saw buried four feet deep in a glacier—perfectly preserved. … [Read more...]
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