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What I Learned About Life and Writing Onstage with Cheryl Strayed
A few weeks ago I did an onstage conversation with Cheryl Strayed here in Seattle about her new book, Brave Enough, a collection of quotes that yield up her trademark no-nonsense wisdom. The entire experience was a Dear Sugar Boot … Continue reading
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Tagged advice, Brave Enough, Cheryl Strayed, Dear Sugar, Memoir, Writing
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Sunday Morning Writing Time: August 16th at 10am Pacific
On Sunday August 16th, I’ll be offering a writing prompt webinar called “Sunday Morning Writing Time” from 10am to 11:15am Pacific Time. During this writing prompt webinar, I will give a series of prompts designed to help you dig deep … Continue reading
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Doe Bay Writers’ Retreat with Theo Nestor, October 1-4, 2015
Join us for the Doe Bay Writers’ Retreat–three days of classes, writing time, and fun in the autumnal beauty of Orcas Island at Doe Bay Resort & Retreat. During those three days, you will have the opportunity to connect with … Continue reading
Dana Montanari’s 26-Minute Memoir
In 2009 I started a blog called 26-Minute Memoir and started publishing 26-Minute Memoirs–stories that describe the essence of your life written in 26 minutes–from students, friends, Facebook and blog followers. In my book Writing Is My Drink: A Writer’s … Continue reading
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Tagged 26-Minute Memoir, finding your voice, Memoir
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Divorce Is The Worst
Divorce Is The Worst is the book you should bravely buy for your divorcing friend. You could leave it in your friend’s car after you go out for tea with him. You could go by her house with a casserole … Continue reading
Spring News from Theo
Hi Readers, Just a quick post to tell you what I’ve been up to. This year I’ve been teaching two nine-month memoir writing classes–one through Hugo House here in Seattle and the other through the University of Washington’s Professional & … Continue reading
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Nutgrafs for Memoirs and Personal Essays
A nutgraf is a journalistic term for the paragraph that houses the editorial heart of the story, that tells why the story matters. A nutgraf at the start of your personal essay, memoir, or book proposal is certain to improve … Continue reading
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How to Write a Modern Love (That Stands a Chance)
Update November 22, 2022: Hello Readers! In 2015 I hosted the How to Write a Modern Love Teleseminar with guest speakers New York Times Modern Love Editor Dan Jones and six Modern Love writers (You can see the original post … Continue reading
Patricia Carlisle’s 26-Minute Memoir
Hi Readers, In 2009 I started a blog called 26-Minute Memoir and started publishing 26-Minute Memoirs–stories that describe the essence of your life written in 26 minutes–from students, friends, Facebook and blog followers. In my book Writing Is My Drink: … Continue reading
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Jan Child’s 26-Minute Memoir
Hi Readers, In 2009 I started a blog called 26-Minute Memoir and started publishing 26-Minute Memoirs–stories that describe the essence of your life written in 26 minutes–from students, friends, Facebook and blog followers. In my book Writing Is My Drink: … Continue reading
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Writing Is My Drink 