I have been trying to put together a story about my dad’s time in Vietnam. Earlier this year, he was finally listed as 100% Agent Orange diabled through the VA for one of his on-going ilnesses – Ischemic Heart Disease. Since we moved North, we have been staying with my parents while we recover a [...]
I have been diligently checking through my analytics to find out what people that are landing on my blog are searching for. Examples of memoir writing is near the top but another item bringing people how to write a story from your life. I have written a lot about story elements, what makes a tradition story and [...]
Hi, my name is Mandee and I am an outliner. Yup, I admit it. When I write memoir I like to start with the major story idea and then break it down. I don’t want to forget anything I did, was feeling or experienced. So, I breakdown my story, create a story arc. Since there [...]
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I have written all my life — some poetry, some personal essay, some memoir stories (longer than essay). I enjoy reading non-fiction as well as fiction. Life is about learning
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