Writing a memoir is like making your way through a maze—embrace the mystery. You will go to places where you don’t know everything; you’re not sure if you should venture right or... Read more >>

Everyone wants to create a catchy introduction for their document, one that will grab the reader’s attention and encourage his or her interest in the subject. A common mistake of inexperienced... Read more >>

... Back to the blurry line between fiction and nonfiction. I enjoyed the comments I received from searchers for truth after posting the first part of this short three-part series. The following are a... Read more >>

I headed to New York City a few days ago to meet with the Touchstone publicity folks about the marketing plan for The Black Girl Next Door. It was a thrilling, overwhelming, and confusing meeting.... Read more >>

Ever dream of being a writer? Here are ten things I wish a more seasoned writer would have shared with me. Writing really is a process. Writing really is about the journey. Your challenge is to figure… Read more >>

Are you toying with the idea of writing a memoir? Are you unsure or fearful of venturing out of your comfort zone to become the author of your true tales? You’re thinking, I’ve never... Read more >>

Good essays, research papers, and articles require planning and organizing. They are not dashed off in a burst of inspiration the night before the paper is due. Whenever a person boasts that they... Read more >>

Simply do this to write a Mother Memoir:  1. Write a short, true story of 600–1,500 words, which that embraces a special kind of memoir that takes a look at the heart and soul of... Read more >>

When people ask me what I do, I tell them I am a writer. Many times, people confess their own writing dreams. So often, folks (lots of women) tell me that they’ve got a great idea for a novel,... Read more >>

When you use descriptive imagery in writing memoir, you add powerful appeal to your true story. The images I’m referring to are the mental pictures you have stored away in your memory banks of a... Read more >>