Why are there people who are so crabby about someone else’s life story? There are a couple of understandable reasons and a couple that are just plain bratty. Here’s what you can expect from those who don’t like your memoir. They See Things from a Different Point of View Consider the memoir A Child Called It by Dave Pelzer. When Dave was a boy his mentally ill mother singled him out for … [Read more...]
Memoir Magic: The Power of Writing Your Story
We're so excited about the release of our book! Our purpose is to guide you through the process of writing your life story, which can feel like a daunting task. But our years of helping people write and publish their memoirs have taught us how to make this endeavor one of ultimate fulfillment. No matter what joys and sorrows you've experienced, you'll discover the enchantment of unveiling the … [Read more...]
Couch Time with Carolyn, by Katie Hart Smith
The last Wednesday of each month - Writer Wednesday - we'll be posting a short piece from someone's memoir. For November, 2016, it's part of a chapter from our friend Katie Hart Smith's memoir, Couch Time with Carolyn. Enjoy! I sipped my glass of chardonnay, tucked my bare feet underneath me on the couch, and settled in for our Couch Time session. Carolyn lit up a cigarette. She took in a deep … [Read more...]
7 Life Lessons from Lottie the Body
They called her the Gypsy Rose Lee of Detroit, yet exotic dancer Lottie the Body was world famous. If you know an eighty-five-year-old man, ask him if he ever heard of her. If he says “no,” he might be lyin’. Lottie is now eighty-six years old. She says that today’s strippers have it all wrong with their “look-at-what-I’ve-got-that-you-can-have” attitude. Lottie insists it should be “look at … [Read more...]