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    How to Create a Memoir Outline

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    Writing a memoir can be a rewarding experience for you as the writer. It allows you to share your unique story, insights, and experiences with family, friends, and the world. Embarking on such a journey, however, may feel a little overwhelming without some planning and organized thoughts. That’s why creating a memoir outline is an important first step before your write your manuscript. In this blog post, we will discuss why book outlines are helpful, examine different outlining approaches you can try, and we’re sharing an example of a memoir outline using Ernest Hemingway’s life events. 5 Ways Book Outlines…

  • Writing a short story can sometimes be more difficult than writing a full novel. Your first tip is to begin the story as close to the end as possible...

    How to Write a Captivating Short Story

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    According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a short story is defined as an invented narrative that’s shorter than a novel, deals with a few characters, and often concentrates on the creation of mood rather than plot. A short story can come in varying shapes and sizes: Traditional: 1,500-5000 words Flash Fiction: 500-1,000 words Micro Fiction: 5-350 words Writing a short story can sometimes be more difficult than writing a full novel. You have to captivate your readers, take them on a journey to a different world, and create character and story depth, all in under 5,000 words. That is why your first…

  • Happy Ancestor Appreciation Day!

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    Happy Ancestor Appreciation Day, a day to look into your family history! Most people can’t trace their lineage beyond a couple of past generations. That’s why every year on September 27th, Ancestor Appreciation Day comes to motivate families to gather and discuss their descent. Ancestor Appreciation Day helps reignite the importance of ancestry and is a day to feel motivated to ask questions and spend time with family. If you are a writer then this is a perfect writing challenge for today. Take a look at the few different ways you can observe the holiday and incorporate writing into your…

  • For writers, there is one important festivity that takes place right before the holidays: NaNoWriMo. We want to make sure you’re as prepared as possible...

    Gearing Up for NaNoWriMo

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    For writers, there is one important festivity that takes place right before the holidays. The writing event of the year — NaNoWriMo — starts November 1, and we want to make sure you’re as prepared as possible if you’re planning on participating in the 30-day sprint to a 50,000-word first draft of your next novel. Take the remaining days of October to prepare yourself with our 10 easy steps: 1. Gather your tools. Before you can participate, you have to decide what tools you’ll be using to complete your 50,000 words. First, make sure your computer is fully updated and…