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Memoir Writing: Everyday Drama
After James Frey‘s memoir, A Million Little Pieces, received some negative PR on Oprah and other places, memoirs fell from favor. Guess what? Memoir writing is becoming popular again. In fact, one of...
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Writers are Observers of Life
“Writers are observers of life” is not original with me. In fact, I’ve heard it so often, I’m not sure who deserves credit for saying it. But I do know it’s true. Writers observe the world around them,...
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When You’re Done, You’re Done
I’m not sure if it’s because writers love to write or if it’s because once they’re on a roll, it’s so hard to stop, but for whatever reason, many writers don’t stop writing when they’re done. What am I...
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We Still Need to Show, not Tell
While one of the most important principles about writing is keep your writing succinct, another important principle says to show your reader what you’re saying instead of telling him or her. It’s hard...
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Memoirs Are Hot Again
After the fiasco of A Million Little Pieces, memoir writing lost popularity. But all that’s changed and memoirs are hot again. Last month I did a class on writing memoir at a local college and student...
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Use Anecdotes in Your Writing
Anecdotes are little stories or incidents that solidify specific points you’re making. Readers like anecdotes. Since Expert Publishing publishes business, self-help, and inspiration books, our authors...
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